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THIEU, Nguyen Van

THIEU, Nguyen Van. (1923–2001), president of South Vietnam (1967–75). After 1954 Thieu rose through the ranks of the South Vietnamese army to become a general in 1962. In 1967 Thieu . . .

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Ford on resignation of South Vietnam's president 0:36 min
On April 21, 1975, Xuan Loc, Saigon's last line of defense against North Vietnamese forces, fell to the Communists. The same day, President Nguyen Van Thieu announced his resignation.
Command Decisions: Tet Offensive - Secure Position 1:24 min
In this video clip from Command Decisions, you are put in the seat of William Westmoreland. North Korean General Vo Nguyen Giap has launched an attack to try and claim South Vietnam. Westmoreland needs to decide which location to secure first.
Command Decisions: Tet Offensive - Refugees 1:51 min
In this video clip from Command Decisions, you are put in the seat of William Westmoreland. North Korean General Vo Nguyen Giap has launched an attack to try and claim South Vietnam. With the battle, Westmoreland needs to help the refugees.
Command Decisions: Tet Offensive - Monitor Enemy 2:05 min
In this video clip from Command Decisions, you are put in the seat of William Westmoreland. North Korean General Vo Nguyen Giap has launched an attack to try and claim South Vietnam. Westmoreland thinks an attack is coming.
Command Decisions: Tet Offensive - Inside Compound 2:16 min
In this video clip from Command Decisions, you are put in the seat of William Westmoreland. North Korean General Vo Nguyen Giap has launched an attack to try and claim South Vietnam. The Viet cong have overrun an American compound.