Historical Events tagged with "bình thủy"
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U.S. Transfers Control of Bình Thủy Air Base
The United States officially transferred control of the Bình Thủy air base to the South Vietnamese government in November 1970. Located in the Mekong Delta, this base was a key military installation utilized by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War. The transfer marked a significant step in the U.S. strategy of Vietnamization, aimed at preparing South Vietnam to take control of its own defense against North Vietnamese forces. This handover was part of the broader effort to reduce American military presence in Vietnam while bolstering the capabilities of the South Vietnamese military.
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