The Battle of Kompong Speu began on June 12, 1970 when the combined forces of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) and the Khmer National Armed Forces (FANK) fought to recapture the provincial capital of Kampong Speu. The town was captured by People's Army of Vietnam forces on 13 June but was retaken by ARVN/FANK forces on 16 June. References Conflicts in 1970 1970 in Cambodia Military history of Cambodia Battles and operations of the Vietnam War in 1970 Kompong Speu