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Vietnam War Time Table - United States American History

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The role of Vietnam War Time Table in the history of the United States of America. ... U.S. forces in Vietnam reach nearly 500,000 troops. 1968. top of page. Early.

General Commanded Troops in Vietnam - Washington Post

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Jul 19, 2005 - Westmoreland commanded U.S. troops in South Vietnam as the U.S. ... from about 20,000 advisers in early 1964 to 500,000 troops in 1968.

Vietnam War Overview: 1964-1968 - The Authentic History Center

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Vietnam War Overview Part 4: 1964-1968 .... 500,000 troops were in Vietnam, 9,000 had been killed that year alone, and no end was in sight. Johnson feared ...

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... directed much of U.S. military strategy during the Vietnam War, spearheading the buildup of American troops in the region from 16,000 to more than 500,000.