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Vietnam Forgotten Army: The Untold Story of the Montagnard Warriors

Robert Reed

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The Montagnard tribes of Vietnam have a long and proud history. They are a people of the highlands, and they have fought for their independence for centuries. When the Vietnam War began, the Montagnards were once again called upon to defend their homeland.

Vietnam's Forgotten Army: Heroism and Betrayal in the ARVN

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The Montagnards fought alongside the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. They were some of the most skilled and effective fighters in the war. They knew the terrain and they were experts in guerrilla warfare. The Montagnards were also very loyal to the U.S. military, and they often fought to the death.

However, the Montagnards have been largely forgotten by history. Their story is not well known, and their contributions to the Vietnam War have been overlooked. This book tells the story of the Montagnard warriors. It is a story of courage, sacrifice, and betrayal.

The Montagnards

The Montagnards are a group of ethnic minorities who live in the highlands of Vietnam. They are divided into many different tribes, each with its own language and culture. The Montagnards are a proud and independent people, and they have a long history of fighting for their freedom.

When the Vietnam War began, the Montagnards were caught in the middle of the conflict. They were forced to choose between fighting for the communists or the South Vietnamese government. Many Montagnards chose to fight for the South Vietnamese, and they became some of the most effective fighters in the war.

The Montagnards were skilled in guerrilla warfare, and they knew the terrain of the highlands better than anyone else. They were also very loyal to the South Vietnamese government, and they often fought to the death.

The Green Berets and the CIA

The Green Berets were a U.S. Special Forces unit that was tasked with working with the Montagnards during the Vietnam War. The Green Berets were impressed by the Montagnards' fighting skills, and they quickly developed a close relationship with them.

The CIA also worked with the Montagnards during the Vietnam War. The CIA provided the Montagnards with weapons, training, and intelligence. The CIA also helped the Montagnards to organize their own political and military organizations.

The Montagnards in the Vietnam War

The Montagnards played a vital role in the Vietnam War. They fought alongside the U.S. military and the South Vietnamese government, and they made a significant contribution to the war effort.

The Montagnards were some of the most skilled and effective fighters in the war. They knew the terrain and they were experts in guerrilla warfare. The Montagnards were also very loyal to the U.S. military and the South Vietnamese government, and they often fought to the death.

The Montagnards also made a significant contribution to the political and economic development of South Vietnam. They helped to build roads, schools, and hospitals. They also helped to establish a democratic government in South Vietnam.

The Betrayal

After the Vietnam War, the Montagnards were betrayed by the U.S. government. The U.S. government withdrew its support from the Montagnards, and it left them to fend for themselves.

The Montagnards were forced to flee their homes, and many of them were killed by the communists. The Montagnards have never forgotten the betrayal of the U.S. government, and they continue to fight for their freedom today.

The story of the Montagnard warriors is a story of courage, sacrifice, and betrayal. The Montagnards fought alongside the U.S. military during the Vietnam War, and they made a significant contribution to the war effort. However, the Montagnards were betrayed by the U.S. government after the war, and they have never forgotten that betrayal.

The Montagnards are a proud and independent people, and they will continue to fight for their freedom. They are a reminder of the sacrifices that were made by those who fought in the Vietnam War, and they are a symbol of hope for a better future.

Vietnam's Forgotten Army: Heroism and Betrayal in the ARVN

4.6 out of 5