Modest Vietnam troop cut urged by top commanders
Senior American commanders in Vietnam urged the Nixon administration to limit the next withdrawal to about 35 000 troops while awaiting a possible enemy offensive around February or March. They noted earlier withdrawals could proceed faster if the new assault failed.
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N Y Times View of Vietnam War Drives Schedule to Withdraw
Report outlines a tentative long range plan for U S troop reductions in Vietnam by 1970 to 1972 with possible accelerations if Hanoi negotiates and notes divisions on strategy within the administration. Pentagon sources cite 250 000 to 275 000 by end 1970 to mid 1971, 150 000 by end 1971, and 20 000 to 50 000 by mid 1972 with residual forces.
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