Evolution of a Vietnamese Village - Part 3: Duc Lap Since November 1964 and Some Comments on Village Pacification

Abstract

This is the third and final Memorandum reporting on a field study of Duc Lap village, Hau Nghia province, Republic of Vietnam. Part I reported on the events and situation in the village from April to November 1964, while Part II provided the historical background of Duc Lap since 1945. The purpose of Part III is threefold: First, the narrative of events and description of the situation in Duc Lap are extended up to April 1966. No attempt is made to present an exhaustive history of the past 18 months in Duc Lap; rather, only those events which have contributed to the current deterioration of GVN (Government of Vietnam) influence in the village will be considered. Second, based on the Duc Lap experience and that of two other widely separated villages in Vietnam, a generalized picture is drawn of a 'contested village.' Finally, suggestions are made for regaining the initiative in Duc Lap within the context of the present GVN/US pacification program, utilizing available material and human resources.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1967
Accession Number
ADA032418

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