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Abrams to take Vietnam helm in place of Westmoreland
In Saigon a buoyant mood surrounds the arrival of Gen. Creighton Abrams Jr as the new commander replacing Gen. William Westmoreland. The piece notes Abrams as a ground soldier with a no nonsense approach, his prior role as deputy, and the shift in command style amid ongoing Paris talks and renewed fighting.
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