Originally Posted by Gene L
The American involvement in Viet Nam began in 1961. President Kennedy formed the Special Forces, who were in country after that time. Before that, the French Army was involved I don't know when Askins was in Viet Nam, however, didn't read his book, only his articles.


He was there in 1957, on a hunting trip. I've never heard it was anything but a hunting trip before this thread. Warren Page hunted there as well around the same time and (shockingly) didn't shoot anybody.

Brian.

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