Why MACV-SOG were so feared in Vietnam War

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In the shadows of the Vietnam War, elite MACV-SOG teams carried out top-secret missions deep in enemy territory. Facing relentless danger, every member endured injury, giving the unit a 100% casualty rate. Discover the untold story of these fearless operatives.

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Further Reading:
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/inside-daring-missions-macv-sog-american-special-forces-vietnam-198493

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/inside-daring-missions-macv-sog-american-special-forces-vietnam-198493

https://greydynamics.com/macv-sog-secret-operations-in-vietnam/

https://coffeeordie.com/macv-sog-thanksgiving-in-cambodia

https://www.warhistoryonline.com/vietnam-war/macv-sog-thanksgiving.html

https://history.princeton.edu/undergraduate/princeton-historical-review/2021–22-issue/saturated-jungle-and-new-york-times

https://sogsite.com/thundercloud/

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