1st Division (South Vietnam)
1st Division | |
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1st Division SSI | |
Active | 1959–75 |
Country | South Vietnam |
Branch | Army of the Republic of Vietnam |
Role | Infantry |
Part of | I Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Huế |
Engagements |
Vietnam War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders |
Nguyễn Khánh Tôn Thất Đính Nguyễn Văn Thiệu Đỗ Cao Trí Nguyễn Chánh Thi Ngô Quang Trưởng Phạm Văn Phú |
The 1st Division of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN)—the army of the nation state of South Vietnam that existed from 1955 to 1975—was part of the I Corps that oversaw the northernmost region of South Vietnam, the centre of Vietnam.
The 1st Division was based in Huế, the old imperial city and one of two major cities in the region, which was also the corps headquarters.
References
- Tucker, Spencer C. (2000). Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO. pp. 526–533. ISBN 1-57607-040-9.
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