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COMMANDER // 1916–2009

Robert McNamara

Lieutenant ColonelUnited StatesSouth Vietnam4 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1916 – 2009

1925195019752000Cold War · 1945-1991Vietnam War · 1955–1975 broad period; major U.S. combat 1965–1973Bay of Pigs invasion — April 20, 1961 · United States · Cold WarGulf of Tonkin incident — August 2, 1964 · United States · Vietnam WarOperation Pierce Arrow — August 5, 1964 · United States · Vietnam WarTet Offensive — 1968 · South Vietnam · Vietnam War

Active service 1961–1968 — 4 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 45.

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Battles (4)

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