Pacification Program in South Vietnam Hits Setback
Qui Nhon region shows the Viet Cong attack unravels a showpiece pacification effort. U S and South Vietnamese authorities report destroyed hamlets, civilian casualties, and a paused 1968 plan as the offensive disrupts the province’s security gains. Officials note psychological impact and widespread disruption in the central coast area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Vietnam
Bernard Weinraub
New York Times
Qui Nhon
Vietnam
U.S
Qui Nhong
South Vietnam
My Tho
Ben Tre
Lem
Saigon Expands Draft to Reach New Military Quota
Saigon accelerates partial mobilization to add 65 000 troops by mid year amid intensified Communist attacks. Plan raises total armed forces to about 835 000, lowers draft age to 18, recalls reservists, tightens deferments, and pardons deserters. Restrictions curb education and religion deferments as the government aims for up to 150 000 inductions this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Nguyen van Thien
Also Mentioned on This Page
I Corps
Mekong Delta
Coun
Independent
Orion
Women's Foundations
Val
Walker
KRW
Dacron
DuPont
Poplin
Sir Jac
Hewitt
SHAW
Sportswear
Capris
Famous Name Children’s Playwear
Chino
Regal
Bandeau Bras
Aestal
Styles
Necchi, Singer
White, Kenmore
Adler and
Many
Wemen
Victoria
Long Beach
Welch's
San Antonio
Atlantic Ave