II Corps tactical zone
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During the Vietnam War, the Army of the Republic of Viet Nam (ARVN) defined II Corps tactical zone (II CTZ) as central Vietnam, including both the lowlands and the Central Highlands. It covered nearly half the land area of South Vietnam.
Provinces in II CTZ1965 name | 1965 Capital | Current name |
---|---|---|
Quang Ngai[1] | Quang Ngai | Quang Ngai |
Kontum | Kontum | Kontum |
Binh Dinh | Binh Dinh | Binh Dinh |
Phu Bon | Hau Bon | Gia Lai |
Phu Yen | Tuy Hoa | Phu Yen |
Dar Lac | Ban Met Thuot | Dar Lac (also |
Khanh Hoa | Nha Trang | Khanh Hoa |
Quang Duc | Nghia | Dar Lac |
Phu Yen | Tuy Hoa | Phu Yen |
Tuyen Duc | Da Lat | Lam Duc |
North Vietnamese equivalents
U.S. equivalents
Conventional American forces in II CTZ were under I Field Force Vietnam, headquartered at Nha Trang. 5th Special Forces Group headquarters were also in Nha Trang
References
- ↑ Also in I CTZ