A Letter From The Publisher: Apr. 23, 1965

ONE of the concerns that haunts U.S. servicemen fighting that war in far-off Viet Nam is the nagging thought that people back home do not appreciate what they are doing and how much it can mean to the free world. Bridging the distance, in both miles and mind, between the warriors and the people they are fighting for is one of the responsibilities of good journalism. In the three years since the struggle in Viet Nam reached the proportions of war, TIME, in addition to its regular coverage, has had three cover stories on military commanders in the area: General Paul...

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