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Million Men Under Arms in South Viet Nam Forces
Saigon's armed forces have more than doubled in four years under U.S. support, with ongoing influxes of weapons and equipment. The buildup includes 1,045,500 uniformed personnel, expanding air and naval capabilities, new artillery and armored units, and plans to reach multi‑million home defense targets, while Viet Cong strength remains largely steady.
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