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What military strategy was used in the Vietnam War by President Johnson and General Westmoreland?
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∙ 15y ago
"Search and destroy". Seek out the enemy and destroy him. This method created a system involving "body counts", "free fire zones", and "thunder runs." "Thunder runs" consisted of usually two M-48 Patton tanks moving down the road, one tank with his 90MM gun covering the left and the tank on the right moving with his cannon pointed to his right, as both tanks moved out side by side or staggered, all cannons (and machinguns) fired as they kept moving, until reaching their assigned area of operations (or designated stopping area). Thunder runs were conducted in mostly "Free fire zone" sectors.
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∙ 15y agoSearch and Destroy.
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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.
US military general in Vietnam War?
Westmoreland
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.
Who did President Johnson place in command of US troops in Vietnam in 1964?
General William Westmoreland
What general implemented Britain's Southern military strategy?
General Burgoyne. :)
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
Commander of us forces in Vietnam?
WWII veterans; Generals Harkins, Westmoreland, Abrams.
Who is the principle military advisor to the president?
That depends on the president and his situation. He may depend on the Secretary Defense or he may have a favorite general that he trusts. As a rule, the Secretary of Defense gives advice on forming and equipping the military whereas the chiefs of staff are planners of strategy and military operations.
Who is the principal adviser to the president?
That depends on the president and his situation. He may depend on the Secretary Defense or he may have a favorite general that he trusts. As a rule, the Secretary of Defense gives advice on forming and equipping the military whereas the chiefs of staff are planners of strategy and military operations.
Which general was criticized for his leadership skills and military strategy at Shiloh?
Ronald Mc.Donald
Who did President Johnson place in command of US troops in June 1964?
In June 1964, Johnson appointed General William Westmoreland
