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Viet Nam War Advisers Face Frustration and Risk
In training and combat across the Mekong Delta, U S advisers led by Capt Ralph C Thomas of Nebraska face ambushes long delays and cultural gaps while attempting to fortify Vietnamese forces against Viet Cong. The piece profiles Thomas and other advisers as they confront language barriers, morale, and the limits of their advisory role in a costly war.
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Viet Nam
R Ralph Thomas
Nebraska
South Viet Nam
Calloway
Neb
Ralph C. Thomas
Thomas
Ddth Regiment
First Company
Van
Moore
U.S
Vinh Minh
Saifon
Mekong
University of Nebraska
Margaret Schwabauer
Lincoln
United States
Ft. Bragg
Shen
Army Language School
Monterey
Calif
Knite Thomas
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Army of
Condl
Vietnam
Nerd SE Sereviere
ATI Dhr Fiore
TOF
Vinh Binh
MLA
Ancens
Panura
Stes
Hoang van Diem
Diem
Hanoi
Ma Lhe
Viet Minh
Saigon
MAGV
Saigon Warriors
Anc
Tra
Jin Vinh Binh Province
Canada
Cun Long I
Ameri
Delta
Dia
Ry Tho
Warked
Chao
Lee Thomas