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How did the escalation of the Vietnam war under Johnson and General Westmoreland occur?
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∙ 16y ago
With the massive build up of men, from 1965 onward, 500,000 men at the peak of the war.
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Who was the commander of us forces in Vietnam?
General William Westmoreland
Who was William westmoreland?
the general who commanded American forces in South Vietnam.
Who was general westmoreland?
US Army General William Westmoreland (1914-2005) was a WWII veteran, who commanded US Troops in Vietnam from 1964 until 1969.
Why did Johnson deny the request by general westmoreland for an additional 206000 troops?
Johnson was frustrated with his inability to reach a solution in Vietnam, and the graphic images of American casualties suffered during the TET Offensive helped stoke anti-war sentiment among the American people. He relieved General Westmoreland of duty and replaced him with General Creighton Abrams.
Who was the top US commander in Vietnam?
There were several generals in charge over the course of the war: General Westmoreland is the best known as had it during the 70's.
Who did President Johnson place in command of US troops in Vietnam in 1964?
General William Westmoreland
Who did President Johnson place in command of US troops in Vietnam in June of 1964?
General William Westmoreland
Who did President Johnson place in command of US troops in Vietnam in June 1964?
General William Westmoreland
Did defense secretary McNamara and General Westmoreland advise president Johnson to do to win the war in Vietnam?
General Westmoreland was seen on television news saying, "...I'll need another 100,000 men and we'll be able to wrap this thing up..." Defense Secretary McNamara and General Westmoreland advised President Johnson that more men and military aid was needed in Vietnam.
President associated with escalation in Vietnam?
Johnson.
What did defense secretary McNamara and General Westmoreland advise president Johnson to do to win the war in Vietnam?
to increase the number of American troops and bombing campaigns in Vietnam.
Us paratrooper general in Vietnam?
Westmoreland.
Us army paratrooper general in Vietnam?
General Westmoreland
Was President Johnson nearly defeated by anti-war candidate William Westmoreland?
General Westmoreland was commander of US forces in South Vietnam during LBJs administration.
Who was chiefly responsible for the escalation of the Vietnam war?
Johnson escalated the war.
What did defence secretary mcnamara and general westmoreland advise president Johnson to do to win the was in Vietnam?
To start a sustained bombing campaign against the Vietcong
US military general in Vietnam War?
Westmoreland
