III Corps (South Vietnam)

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III Corps
Quân đoàn III
Saigon
Motto(s)Chiến Thắng và Xây Dựng (Victory and Rebuilding)
EngagementsVietnam War
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Du Quoc Dong
Trần Quang Khôi
Insignia
Division flag

III Corps (

Saigon
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III Corps was activated in September 1959 and controlled the country south of

Ngô Đình Diệm decided to split the Corps into two, the former III Corps area being reduced in size to cover the area northeast of Saigon and the newly created IV Corps taking over the west and southwest.[2]

The

Bien Hoa on the northern outskirts of Saigon was a part of III Corps, and due to the division's close proximity to the capital was a key factor in the success or failure of the various coup attempts in the nation's history.[3]

As from 7 June 1966 the CMD became a subordinate command of III Corps.[4]

Map of III Corps Tactical Zone.

Divisions

References

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  3. ISBN 1-57607-040-9
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