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they were in Cambodia caring out secret operations on the ho chi minh trail under the command of i think nixon. this was later exposed in the pentagon papers

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In 1972, the US Marines were primarily deployed to support the South Vietnamese forces in defending against the North Vietnamese army's Easter Offensive. They were involved in various operations and battles across different regions of Vietnam, such as Da Nang, Quang Tri, and Hue. However, their role was limited compared to earlier phases of the war.

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