By the age of 33 he was already a general and in November 1960, he helped President Ngo Dinh Diem defeat a coup attempt by paratroopers, but he was accused of waiting until Diem gained the upper hand before backing him.
By the age of 33 he was already a general and the Chief of Staff of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. In November 1960, he helped President Ngo Dinh Diem defeat a coup attempt by paratroopers, but he was accused of waiting until Diem gained the upper hand before backing him.