Ngo Dzu
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Ngô Dzu was a general in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam
(ARVN). A Catholic from Qui Nhơn and the son of a government official, he was educated at a French Catholic boy's school in Huế
. He held few combat commands and had few connections with the South Vietnamese political elite. Dzu held low-key planning positions on the ARVN Joint General Staff until he was propelled into the role of acting commander of the IV Corps Tactical Zone upon the accidental death of Brigadier General Nguyen Viet Thanh
in 1970. In August 1972, however, Dzu found himself promoted to command of the II Corps Tactical Zone in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam. From his headquarters at Pleiku, he and his senior U.S. advisor, John Paul Vann
, commanded ARVN forces during the North Vietnamese Easter Offensive of 1972. His command abilities during the ensuing fighting, according to his American advisors, left quite a lot to be desired. On 10 May 1972 he was replaced as corps commander by Major General Nguyen Van Toan
.
Army of the Republic of Vietnam
The Army of the Republic of Viet Nam , sometimes parsimoniously referred to as the South Vietnamese Army , was the land-based military forces of the Republic of Vietnam , which existed from October 26, 1955 until the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975...
(ARVN). A Catholic from Qui Nhơn and the son of a government official, he was educated at a French Catholic boy's school in Huế
Hue
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. He held few combat commands and had few connections with the South Vietnamese political elite. Dzu held low-key planning positions on the ARVN Joint General Staff until he was propelled into the role of acting commander of the IV Corps Tactical Zone upon the accidental death of Brigadier General Nguyen Viet Thanh
Nguyen Viet Thanh
Lieutenant General Nguyễn Viết Thanh was born in Da Lat, Vietnam.General Thanh served in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam and was assigned as Commander of IV Corps, 7th Division....
in 1970. In August 1972, however, Dzu found himself promoted to command of the II Corps Tactical Zone in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam. From his headquarters at Pleiku, he and his senior U.S. advisor, John Paul Vann
John Paul Vann
John Paul Vann was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, later retired, who became well known for his role in the Vietnam War.-Early life:...
, commanded ARVN forces during the North Vietnamese Easter Offensive of 1972. His command abilities during the ensuing fighting, according to his American advisors, left quite a lot to be desired. On 10 May 1972 he was replaced as corps commander by Major General Nguyen Van Toan
Nguyen Van Toan
Lieutenant General Nguyễn Văn Toàn was born in Huế and served as a general in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam .-Military education:Toan graduated from the Dalat Military Academy in 1952 and became an armor officer....
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