Viet Casualties Rise in Saigon War Reports
Saigon government battlefield deaths over seven months exceed American toll, with 11,450 South Vietnamese and 4,907 Americans killed or wounded. The period saw South Vietnamese casualties higher than U.S. for 36 straight weeks, while Viet Cong losses were minimal. Military actions included a surprise MeKong Delta patrol and clashes in four districts as U.S. troop withdrawals continued.