Total Summary; Bill Text; Actions; Votes; Documents; summary. I was a birddog pilot in Vietnam (1967-68) and picked up an Field Artillery Aerial Observer (AO) for a mission one day during my tour of duty. Born In: Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. % The magazine quoted an unidentified military analyst to the effect that, "All this talk of dropping search-and destroy operations in favor of clear-and-hold is just a lot of bull. He shared Pattons philosophy regarding the enemy. In 1972, he successfully became the chief of army staff, after Westmoreland retired, in Washington, D.C. General Abrams had a strategic vision of using the Ranger Battalions to re-instill pride and values in the Army post Viet Nam. Abrams commanded the 63rd Tank Battalion, part of the 1st Infantry Division, in Europe (194951). Julia Abrams would live on until 2003, when she passed away at the age of 87 in the same hospital where her husband had died. xc```"1fF5a`BFP&q>S)Kpk~\lriO42+,FU P\b(* He commanded (1968-72) all U.S. forces in Vietnam during the latter stages of the Vietnam War and served as U.S. Army chief of staff (1972-74). Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and raised in the Feeding Hills section of Agawam, he was the son of Nellie Louise (Randall) and Creighton Williams Abrams, a railroad worker. Creighton Abrams.
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The passing of Brigadier General James Herbert (Jimmie) Leach December 21, 2009 In regards to the info below: In our haste to let the Blackhorse family know of our 40th Colonel's passing we added an article after the obiturary with numberous quotes but with no recognition of the author. endobj Content hosted on SARGMC.org is 2018, George Mason Chapter, Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution. She was 67. From 1972 to 1974, he served as an aide to Army Chief of Staff General Creighton W. Abrams, Jr. He was promoted to First Lieutenant in 1939 and to temporary Captain in 1940. startxref Creighton W. Abrams. HR90. His army defeated the more capable German forces, which had superior armor and weapons. Commending Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III, USA, Ret. The prolonged efforts and expense of the war had by then exhausted much of the American public and political support. At 0035 today, General Creighton W. Abrams, Chief of Staff, United States Army, who had recent Secretary of Defense James R. Schlesinger as "an authentic national hero," died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington. The US armys main battle tank, M-1 Abrams, was named after Abrams. Commander 1960-62", "Special lady for each Arlington soldier-Volunteers honor troops and make sure none is buried alone", "The Way of the Soldier: Remembering General Creighton Abrams", Burial Detail: Abrams, Creighton W (Site 21, Grave S-33), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Creighton_Abrams&oldid=1138519669, Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III (son), Vietnam Service Medal with bronze campaign star. It led the 4th Armored in breaking out from the Normandy beachhead and in the Third Armys successful effort to seal off the Normandy Peninsula. Fighting for the Nation will tell the stories of major wars, from the American Revolution to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the fight against terrorism. The museum is scheduled to open in 2019. Where Valor Rests | Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, this updated edition includes new images, an afterword by Brigadier General Creighton Abrams, Jr., and a revised map of the cemetery including newly acquired additional land. Death: Immediate Family: Son of General Creighton W. Abrams and Julia Bertha Abrams. He was my battalion commander in Schwienfurt, Germany 1977-79, 2/39th FA. PRESERVING MILITARY HISTORYAs head of the Army Historical Foundation, Brig. 3 0 obj Lives Lived & Lost in 2022; Scholars from Ukraine and Russia; Why college rankings matter, Use our simple online form to share your views with other PAW readers. Courage Conquers! Her mother is a sales associate in Upper Montclair, N.J., for Reichert Realtors. Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. (September 15, 1914 - September 4, 1974) was a United States Army general who commanded military operations in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972, which saw United States troop strength in South Vietnam reduced from a peak of 543,000 to 49,000. Subscriptions | API | Bulk Downloads A great man, soldier and leader. . Design by Meticulous Design Group. Hes the world champion., After training on the rolling farmlands of Wiltshire in southwestern England, Abrams had taken his battalion into action in France in July 1944. available on GitHub pull requests welcome! %PDF-1.4 The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ace Electronics, 235 Liberty Street, Metuchen. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Gen. Robert W. Bennett, during a ceremony hosted by Maj. Gen. Jason T. Evans, U.S. Army Human Resources Command. On May 4, 1972 Nixon resolved to replace Abrams with his former deputy General Frederick Weyand, but the decision was not publicly announced until 20 June 1972. "[13] Troop levels in Vietnam eventually reached 25,000 in January 1973, at the time of the four power Paris Peace Accords. 0000000470 00000 n Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. was born on September 15, 1914, in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S., to Nellie Louise (Randall) and Creighton Abrams. therefore, be it, RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Brigadier General
Colonel Abrams himself had just become one of the heroes of the Battle of the Bulge, along with Brigadier General Anthony C. McAuliffe, deputy commander of the 101st Airborne Division, who had replied "Nuts!" to a German surrender ultimatum on December 22, General Patton, who had moved an entire corps 90 degrees to the left flank of the . However, he was loved and respected in Vietnam for his contribution to the development of a world-class army. endobj YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. She founded the army group of Arlington Ladies and devoted time to humanitarian causes.[18]. Although it occurred before he assumed total command, Abrams bore the brunt of fallout from the My Lai massacre in March 1968. 4 0 obj Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Birthdate: estimated between 1921 and 1981. Year Inducted. <> Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, the oldest son of a Boston & Albany Railroad repairman, Abrams was a stocky, lantern-jawed, cigar-chomping cavalryman who had graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1936 and become a courageous, resourceful professional soldier respected by all who knew him. The Army museums three major galleries will explore other facets of the Army since its 1775 founding. T. Hall of Fame Inductees. Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III (son) General John N. Abrams (son) General Robert B. Abrams (son) Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. (September 15, 1914 - September 4, 1974) was a United States Army general who commanded military operations in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972, which saw United States troop strength in South Vietnam . Abrams married Julia Berthe Harvey in 1936. Nixon grew increasingly dissatisfied with Abrams' performance during Operation Lam Son 719 and had debated for some time whether to recall Abrams. Love ya, Keith! Chief Warrant Officer 5 Robert C. Tadlock. Daughters Noel Bradley, Jeanne Daley, and Elizabeth Doyle all married army officers. The M119 Howitzer is a lightweight 105mm towed weapon that is used to provide destructive, suppressive and protective indirect and direct field artillery fires in support of combined arms operations. already on the books, but sometimes its proposing an entirely new law. Time Magazine reported that the 37th Tank Battalion was a fearsome weapon of destruction under Abrams, who showed the feel and flair of the born combat man., Abe Abrams wore out six tanks all named Thunderbolt during the war, but he never had one shot out from under him. Compatriots are encouraged to attend this special meeting and bring your partner, potential SAR members, or other guests. This habit of his led one of his lungs to get cancerous. And if it turns out that BG Abrams III (Ret.) Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. (September 15, 1914 - September 4, 1974) was a general in the United States Army who commanded military operations in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972 which saw U.S. troop strength in Vietnam fall from a peak of 543,000 to 49,000. HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. General Creighton W. Abrams, U.S. commander in Vietnam, pinned a general's stars on Davison's uniform, making him the third African-American general in U.S. history . BG Abrams' dad was the Army's chief of staff when I joined in 1974, so serving under the command of his son holds a great historical significance for me personally. Introduced 02/18/2020 . The General is buried next to his wife in Arlington on the hillside overlooking the outdoor amphitheater a the tomb of the unknowns. During World War II, Abrams served in the 4th Armored Division, initially as regimental adjutant (June 1941 June 1942), battalion commander (July 1942 March 1943), and regiment executive officer (MarchSeptember 1943) with the 37th Armor Regiment. <> General Abrams is currently the Executive Director of the Army Historical Foundation and is charged with building support for the new National Museum of the U.S. Army now under construction at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In 1964, he was promoted to the post of general and was also considered for the position of chief of staff. license. He was then Chief of Staff of the. He led his troops. On that December 26, 1944, Abrams was down to 20 tanks, enough for one more assault. if you click on them theyll take you to that section of the Code of Virginia. | Contact Richmond Sunlight | Terms of Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. (September 15, 1914 September 4, 1974) was a United States Army general who commanded military operations in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972,[1][2] which saw United States troop strength in South Vietnam reduced from a peak of 543,000 to 49,000. CREIGHTON WILLIAMS ABRAMS, JR. , was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on 15 September 1914; graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1936; married Julia Harvey, 1936; was. Supporting artillery fire pounded the immediate objective, the village of Assenois, and Colonel Abramss battalion rumbled forward down a slope and through a patch of woods. attract approximately 750,000 visitors a year; and, WHEREAS, the National Museum of the United States Army, which
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Rsum:Executive director of the Army Historical Foundation since 2000. He served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1972 until shortly before his death in 1974. He was assistant division commander of 3rd Armored Division (195960) and then commanded the division (196062) upon his promotion to major general. The George Mason Chapter, Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution, is excited to announce that we shall have a special guest speaker at our GMC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 2018. His part in history is a source of pride. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 89 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF /ImageC /Text]>>/Contents 4 0 R>> T> Good read. During his more than 34 years of active service he has held command and staff positions across the Army and . General, U.S. Army. The event is open to the public for free. He also enforced the Vietnamization policy of President Richard M. Nixon (to reduce U.S. involvement in Vietnam) in the aforementioned capacity. [6]:8892 He performed a similar role in May 1963 during the civil rights protests in Birmingham, Alabama. The National Army Museum will be located on over 80 acres at Fort Belvoir, VA, less than 30 minutes south of our nations capital in Washington, D.C. For five tough days, the spearhead 4th Armored Division unit had advanced only 22 miles. GENERAL CREIGHTON W. ABRAMS General Creighton W. Abrams was a 1936 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Abrams 37th Tank Battalion was award the Presidential Unit citation for its heroics during World War II. Though I can only thank the general in spirit as he resides in the heavenly abode where there is no more war, I can at least pass my deepest thanks and appreciation on to his son. He successively served as chief of staff of the I, X and IX Corps in South Korea (19531954). Orlando: Harcourt, 1999. Ace Electronics is manufacturing cable assemblies in Metuchen which will provide the weapon with critical enhanced geographical location capabilities. Captain Abe Baum of the 4th Armored Division said of Abrams, He was sincere, honest, didnt speak down to people. After leaving the 1st Cavalry Division, he joined the freshly created 1st Armored Division, as a lieutenant. During World War II, he commanded the 37th Tank Battalion under the 4th Armored Division. He was a regimental adjutant in 1941, followed by a battalion commander in 1942 and an executive officer in 1943, before more responsibilities were delegated to him. General Abrams commanded the U.S. Army Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, from 1968 to 1972. Military career : Early career : Case in point, he said, is a study by former Army Chief of Staff Gen. Creighton W. Abrams Jr., the father of Abrams in attendance. [wvOz3E=B{aj},v}y}Fr:E~4?w/AoAyc5Y=Q\V1H*Q4RVf9/:3N-+@I L% b~t#ey$!W*u zd4,NmeE\ZM 5>lH{q,~{ %%EOF Wherever the battalion goes, it must be apparent that it is the best. Forces in Vietnam. Additionally, he was credited with the destruction of 300 German vehicles, 150 guns, 15 tanks, and more. citation, U.S. Presidential Citation CIB, Jump Wings, exp M60 M16, 18 years old, Vietnam. moving tribute to its veterans, would not be possible without the efforts of
Their motto conveys the pride and esprit de corps of Rangers everywhere. For the next 5 years, he served the army in Vietnam. Buried at: Arlington National Cemetery: Allegiance: United States of America: Service/branch United States Army: Years of service: 1936-1974: Rank "While we take pride in all goods Made in the U.S.A., it's special to highlight the locally made products that support our military," said Susan Da Vila, Ace Electronics' Director of Business Development. LegiScan is an impartial and nonpartisan legislative tracking and reporting service utilizing GAITS and LegiScan API. General Creighton Abrams' Conduct of Design in Operational Art during the Vietnam War . return to the main page for xref He commanded the 3rd Armored Division in Germany during some of the intense years of the Cold War (19601962). From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia This article needs additional citations . He concurrently served as the commander of United Nations Command and commander of R.O.K.-U.S. served 31 years in the U.S. Army. As head of the Army Historical Foundation, Brig. They had six children together: three sons and three daughters. Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. was born on September 15, 1914, in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S., to Nellie Louise (Randall) and Creighton Abrams. I served with 2nd Lt. Abrams in 1st Cavalry in Korea in 1963. It was ten days into the Battle of the Bulge. I was his father's pilot in Vietnam! Her father is the vice chairman of Makovsky & Company, a New York public relations firm. A program of Open Virginia. 94 0 obj 85 10 0000003306 00000 n <> The reason I started checking into this was because I am reading "Killing Patton" and had come to the place where then Lt. Col. Abrams had broken through to Bastogne fighting the Germans in the cold of winter and proved that he and his men were the best of the best in armored warfare, according to Gen. Patton himself. This AO was a captain whose name read "Abrams." 85 0 obj Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams, USA (Ret.) The Army museums three major galleries will explore other facets of the Army since its 1775 founding. He was then appointed as the vice chief of staff of the United States Army.. Fighting for the Nation will tell the stories of major wars, from the American Revolution to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the fight against terrorism. Abrams succeeded Westmoreland as COMUSMACV on June 10, 1968, although his tenure of command was not marked by the public optimism of his predecessors, who were prone to press conferences and public statements. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
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Creighton W. Abrams III, USA, Ret., as an expression of the House of Delegates profound
appreciation for his service to the country and the Commonwealth. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1936, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant, and served with the 1st Cavalry Division from 1936-40. In a tape-recorded conversation between Nixon and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger on December 9, 1970, Nixon told Kissinger about Abrams' thoughts on intervention in Cambodia that: "If Abrams strongly recommends it we will do it. Created by In Committee Crossed Over 02/24/2020 . 87 0 obj His father was a railroad worker. All source code is His intelligent, innovative leadership earned praise, and he was one of the few high-ranking officers to emerge from the Vietnam War with his reputation unscathed. under a Creative WEDDINGS; Liza Greenwald, Creighton Abrams III, https://www.nytimes.com/2000/04/30/style/weddings-liza-greenwald-creighton-abrams-iii.html. He gained fame when he Abrams was a heavy smoker. School of Advanced Military Studies . 0`8 `sd80Im<0q W W. 6.25 , 1, 10, 9(1953-1954) , . Join historians and history buffs alike with our Unlimited Digital Access pass to every military history article ever published (over 3,000 articles) in Sovereigns military history magazines. Creighton Abrams; and, WHEREAS, under Creighton Abrams' curatorial guidance, the
Due to Abrams' service in Europe and his War College tour, he joined the Korean War late in the conflict. He was alone responsible for holding the military line of South Vietnam as he indefatigably pressurized the Vit Cng and the North Vietnamese positions in the South. History suggests Brigadier General Norman D. Cota, Assistant Division Commander of the 29h Infantry Division, deserves credit for this motto. See our system status dashboard. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Brother of General John N. Abrams and General Robert Bruce Abrams. 91 0 obj With the beginning of World War II, Bradley trained two divisions before serving under Lieutenant General . Following his graduation, he served as the commander of the 63rd Tank Battalion in Europe, from 1949 to 1951. "We are proud to host this event which will display the Howitzer and celebrate the local manufacturers who support our troops." Bill Title: Commending Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III, USA, Ret. In the thrust from the Kyll River to the Rhine, Abramss unit was credited with destroying 15 tanks, more than 300 other vehicles, 75 artillery pieces, and 75 anti-tank guns. If I am not mistaken, Captain Abrams did a great job of calling in artillery on the enemy while I sweated it out in the cockpit, keeping the old Birddog in the best position for him to see the battlefield and call in fire from the 105 or 155 howitzer batteries. Abrams' positive assessments abruptly changed on May 1, when South Vietnamese soldiers in I Corps abandoned the city of Quang Tri and fled south in panic. He not only led the military in the waning years of the. The speaker is Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams, III, U.S. Army, Retired. General Abrams will discuss the National Museum of the U.S. Army; but more importantly, he shall address the 1775 to 1783 Revolutionary War artifacts that will be on display. events, and resources, Colonel Creighton Abrams at the Battle of the Bulge. Creighton W. Abrams Jr., b.1914-1974) (Jullia Bertha Abrams, b.1915) , W. (Brigadier General Creighton Williams Abrams III), (Ge. honorable veteran and former executive director of the Army Historical Foundation,
Expected to open in 2019 at Fort Belvoir, Va., the museum would fill a major gap in the Armys historical presence: All other service branches have their own national museums. I was fortunate enough to be able to see it while it was parked on my battalions kaserne in Hanau, Germany. About the Site | RSS published under the MIT License. stream And no one knew what lay ahead on the road to Bastogne. Brigadier General, US Army, Retired George Mason Chapter, Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution. After World War II, he served as the head of the department of tactics at the Armored School in Fort Knox, from 1946 to 1948. This made Patton describe Abrams as the best tank commander in the army.. A parked Sherman M4A4T(75) tank Thunderbolt is part of the WW2 Memorial in the middle of the roundabout in the Place Patton in Avranches, Manche in Lower Normandy, France. was indeed that captain I picked up on that day long ago in Vietnam, I will be able to share with him memories that still remain as well as tell him that he seems to be following well in his father's footsteps and made his dad and mom mighty proud of his own accomplishments. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
On April 23, 1945, Will Lang Jr. wrote a biography of Abrams called "Colonel Abe" for Life. I will become a founding sponsor of the museum since it is being located in Fort Belvoir my daughter was born at the hospital there while we were stationed at Davidson Army Airfield. Click here to contact the George Mason Chapter, Click here for the SARGMC.org privacy policy. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants. Justice Louis Commissioned in field artillery, Abrams commanded two batteries, a battalion, a division artillery and a corps . 90. [14]:576 It has also been reported that Congress had delayed the confirmation to question the administration's war in Cambodia. Abrams fell ill in the late spring of 1974 and died in early September. I proudly served under BG (then Col.) Abrams when he was commander of 3rd ID DIVARTY from 1985 - 1987. director of the Army Historical Foundation, hereby be commended on the occasion
<>/ProcSet 92 0 R>>/Contents 93 0 R/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]>> Altogether he had served as a general officer for eighteen of his thirty-eight years in uniform. He served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1972 until shortly . Have ideas for changing DD214 to be alive as a form of visual medals and photos. 0000000023 00000 n An armor officer, he served as the commander of the 37th tank Battalion in General George S. Patton's Third Army in World War II. The main building will be approximately 186,000 square feet and display selections from over 15,000 pieces from the Army Art Collection and 30,000 artifacts, documents, and images. Anne Ferrell Tata (R-Virginia Beach), All source code is Rick Atkinson, the brilliant Pulitzer-winning author of The Liberation Trilogy on the U.S. Army in World War II, says that war reveals character. Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. (September 15, 1914 - September 4, 1974) was a United States Army general who commanded military operations in the Vietnam War from 1968-72 (which saw U.S. troop strength in South Vietnam fall from a peak of 543,000 to 49,000). Abrams disdained most of the politicians with whom he was forced to deal, in particular Robert McNamara and McGeorge Bundy, and had an even lower opinion of defense contractors, whom he accused of war profiteering. Our database is searchable by subject and updated continuously. I would most definitely jump at the opportunity to do it all over again if that was possible. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 24, 2020 . The contract led to increased jobs for Ace Electronics. A NEW DIRECTIONOther museums are mostly about battles, says Abrams. The Army will operate the building, which the foundation will fund through a $200 million capital campaign. Creighton Williams Abrams, Jr. (September 15, 1914 - September 4, 1974) was a United States Army general who commanded military operations in the Vietnam War from 1968-72 (which saw U.S. troop strength in South Vietnam fall from a peak of 543,000 to 49,000). Mrs. Abrams, 33, is a licensing manager in New York for Leisure Concepts, a division of 4 Kids Entertainment, the licensing company in the United States for Pokemon. <> [2] He is buried with his wife Julia in Arlington National Cemetery. Gen. Creighton W. Abrams Jr. 62 is charged with building support for the National Museum of the United States Army. Instead, he was another gun in the tank., Patton said, Im supposed to be the best tank commander in the Army, but I have one peer, Abe Abrams. endobj The M119A1/A2 105mm howitzer is a lightweight towed weapon that provides direct support fires to light, airborne and air assault forces. In honor of Abrams, the U.S . Gen. Creighton W. Abrams Jr. '62 is charged with building support for the National Museum of the United States Army. Click here to contact the George Mason Chapter. Gen. Creighton W. Abrams . The bridegroom is a grandson of the late Gen. Creighton W. Abrams, the Army commander in Vietnam from 1968 to 1972 and then the Army's chief of staff. Abrams graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in the Class of 1936 (ranked 185th of 276 in the class),[3][4] and served with the 1st Cavalry Division from 1936 to 1940, being promoted to first lieutenant in 1939 and temporary captain in 1940. Creighton W. Abrams, III 8@*.m%Yz8P,}|
Zg He also received numerous service medals for his service to the nation. From there it was be sent off for restoration. 92 0 obj In 1980, the United States Army named its then new main battle tank, the M1 Abrams, after him. The IG Farben Building in Germany was named after him from 1975 to 1995. She passed away May 6, 2015. In 1953, he attended the Army War College.. The museum expects to attract some 750,000 visitors a year. ;) KIDDING! General George Patton said of him: "I'm supposed to be the best tank commander in the Army, but I have one peerAbe Abrams. endobj Fort Knox, Ky.- The U.S. Army welcomed its 61st Adjutant General, Brig. The email came over the transom the other day and, for a child of the '60s, it was impossible to pass up. Robert Bruce Abrams (born November 18, 1960) is a four-star general in the United States Army who currently serves as the 22nd commanding general of the U.S. Army Forces Command. Some of the most notable of them were the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the American Campaign Medal. He also won the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the United Nations Korea Medal, and the Korean War Service Medal.. According to a colonel cited in Men's Journal, there was more continuity than change in Vietnam after Abrams succeeded Westmoreland. He served in the Korean War as a Corps Chief of Staff and commanded at all levels from regiment through corps. While serving in Vietnam in 1968, I was the personnel sergeant in charge of officer redeployment that actually cut the orders to relieve Gen. Westmoreland of his command and assigning Gen. Abrams as Commander of U.S. The MACV commander explained that. 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