ARVN depends on U.S. support as withdrawal nears
In Saigon briefings and interviews, Lafond warns South Vietnamese forces rely on U.S. helicopters and engineering aid. Lam Son 719 exposes ARVN weaknesses with a 32 wounded per 1 killed ratio, sparking doubt over self-sufficiency. Lafond doubts ARVN will shift to village defense without pressure.
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Pete) McCloskey
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Officer sees slim Vietnamization hope amid stark limits
An American district advisor notes Vietnamization won’t work as a Viet Namese plan but suggests South Vietnamese could defy the enemy by fighting as they do. A lone NVA survivor recalls marching 50 days to Due Due where 109 civilians and 21 defenders died and 61 NVA were killed, underscoring heavy losses at Lam Son 719 and fueling cautious optimism that the Communists are being hurt. Lafond disagrees with this view.
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