"Pentagon Says Vietnam Arms Build-Up Is Mainly Over", The New York Times, November 21, 1972
This article explains that the Pentagon finished a big program to quickly send American weapons and supplies to South Vietnam before U.S. troops withdrew. In just three weeks, the U.S. delivered hundreds of planes, helicopters, tanks, and other military equipment to strengthen South Vietnam’s forces. Officials said the speed-up was to prepare for a possible cease-fire.
Resource Identifier
ArmsBuildUpOver
Citation
Stuart H. Loory papers, Collection No. 7634, Box 31, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
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