Lâm Văn Phát
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Lâm Văn Phát was a Major general in the South Vietnamese Army of the Republic of Vietnam. He is best known for leading two coup attempts against General Nguyễn Khánh in September 1964 and February 196
Air Force Chief Kỳ was one of the leading figures in putting down Phát's coup attempt.
Generals Thi (left) and Thiệu (right) during the 1960s. Thi helped stop both of Phát's coup attempts. Thiệu later pardoned Phát after he had been sentenced to death.
Nguyễn Chánh Thi
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Nguyễn Chánh Thi was an officer in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. He is best known for being involved in frequent coups in the 1960s and wielding substantial influence as a key member of various
William Westmoreland, the US commander in Vietnam, disapproved of Thi and supported his removal from command.