With the massive build up of men, from 1965 onward, 500,000 men at the peak of the war.
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General William Westmoreland
the general who commanded American forces in South Vietnam.
US Army General William Westmoreland (1914-2005) was a WWII veteran, who commanded US Troops in Vietnam from 1964 until 1969.
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.
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.
General William Westmoreland
General William Westmoreland
General William Westmoreland
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.
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to increase the number of American troops and bombing campaigns in Vietnam.
Westmoreland.
General Westmoreland
General Westmoreland was commander of US forces in South Vietnam during LBJs administration.
To start a sustained bombing campaign against the Vietcong
Westmoreland
Johnson escalated the war.