Vietnam: A Television History; Interview with William C. (William Childs) Westmoreland, 1981

Westmoreland, William C. (William Childs) · April 27, 1981

General William C. Westmoreland directed the American military presence on the ground in Vietnam from 1964 to 1968. Here he discusses the situation in Vietnam in 1964 and various events during the War, including the Marine landing at Da Nang in 1965, Operation Rolling Thunder, and the Tet Offensive. He describes the successes and failures of American military efforts in Vietnam and the strengths of various units. Finally, he reflects on the Johnson Administration?s 1968 decision not to pursue a war-winning strategy.