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The first US Army General to command US Forces in South Vietnam was a former staff officer who served under GEN George S. Patton in Europe during WWII; GEN Paul Harkins. The second USA General to command forces in Vietnam was GEN William Westmoreland; a paratrooper (Airborne Officer), and also a combat WWII veteran who fought in the ETO (European Theater of Operations). The third USA General to command forces in Vietnam was a tank officer, GEN Creighton Abrams. Abrams also served under GEN George S. Patton in Europe during WWII. Under the direction of the "Armor" General in Vietnam, tanks and AFV's (Armored Fighting Vehicles) were used more often, and their numbers grew in country. Including the brand new M-551 Sheridan tank, armed with a 152mm gun (and officially designated as the "Armored Airborne Reconnaissance Assault Vehicle"), which went directly from Army acceptance onto the battlefields of South Vietnam in January 1969...under orders from GEN Abrams. Abrams died from cancer in 1974, and the new M1 Abrams MBT (Main Battle Tank) is dedicated to all tank crewmen, and named after GEN Abrams on behalf of the men that served under him in Vietnam.
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When was Abrams Battle Tank created?
Abrams Battle Tank was created in 1988.
When did Abrams Battle Tank happen?
Abrams Battle Tank happened in 1988.
Which general led US troops during the Vietnam War?
Harkins, Westmoreland, and Abrams (name sake of today's M-1 Tank).
Which is better m1a1 abrams tank or m1a2 abrams tank?
M1A2 is the more advanced model.
Who was General Abrams?
The M1 Abrams tank is named after him. Abrams was the last commander of US Forces in Vietnam, from '69 until the end. A WWII veteran who served under GEN Patton; Vietnam was the last US war fought by WWII leadership.
Who was General Creighton Abrams?
The M1 Abrams tank is named after him. Abrams was the last commander of US Forces in Vietnam, from '69 until the end. A WWII veteran who served under GEN Patton; Vietnam was the last US war fought by WWII leadership.
Who was the American leader in Vietnam?
Under President Kennedy, it was GEN Paul Harkins; Under President Johnson, it was GEN William Westmoreland; Under President Nixon, it was GEN Creighton Abrams (the same Abrams, that our current M-1 Abrams tank is named after).
What is the fastest tank?
M1 abrams
What is a six letter word for tank?
M1 "Abrams" tank perhaps?
Who makes abrams tank?
General Dynamics
Who invented the m1 Abrams tank?
The Chrysler Corporation invented the M1 Abrams tank. They later sold the Chrysler Defense division to General Dynamics.
What army tank has the best protection?
The M1 Abrams.
