The Battle of Prey Veng was part of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam's (ARVN) campaign in Cambodia. It took place in Prey Veng on June 15, 1970, where ARVN and Cambodian troops battled the Vietnam People's Army and Vietcong forces. It ended with an anti-communist victory.
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