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He wasn't there for the whole war, but General William C. Westmoreland did lead the war effort and its buildup at MACV from 1964 to 1968. His place in the history of this event is still controversial and among Vietnam Vetrans the mention of his name will split the group into two strongly divergent sides, each ready to fight the war all over again.
Westy was replaced by Gen. Creghton Williams Abrams Jr. (1968 - '72)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creighton_Abrams
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∙ 14y agoA US Army & US Marine Corp battalion averaged about 600 men (battalions varied from 300 to 1,000 men; so 600 men is the average).
There were about 415 battalions for the US Army alone in South Vietnam; discounting USMC, USN, and USAF units. In addition, for the USA, officers rotated every 6 month, the men rotated after a 12 month tour. Therefore, in one 12 month period alone at least 830 battalion commanders were assigned to those 415 army battalions. In ten years time, that would equate to about 8,300 battalion commanders...and remember were not counting the Marines!
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Who were the vietnamese generals of the Vietnam war?
Vo Nguyen Giap ,
Who was the US general in the Vietnam war?
US Army Generals chronologically were: Paul Harkins, William Westmoreland, and Creighton Abrams.
How did nov 1963 influence the following years in Vietnam?
With Kennedy gone, WWII Generals got the green light to turn Vietnam from a guerrilla war into a WWII conventional war...with B52s, tanks, and a battleship (USS New Jersey).
Commander of us forces in Vietnam?
WWII veterans; Generals Harkins, Westmoreland, Abrams.
8 reasons why America lost the Vietnam war?
1. Couldn't invade North Vietnam 2. Couldn't use nukes 3. Couldn't isolate the war zone (which WAS done in Korea) 4. Kennedy's death resulted in the WWII Generals taking over 5. WWII Generals utilized WWII thinking in an atomic age war/US Forces (Generals) utilized WWII conventional warfare 6. A lengthy war resulted in US depression at home 7. The above resulted in extended draft times (long years of the draft) 8. The above resulted in anti-war/anti-draft protests and riots
Who were the vietnamese generals of the Vietnam war?
Vo Nguyen Giap ,
Who was winning in the Vietnam war?
According to US Generals, the US was clearly winning in Vietnam, until Tet arrived; then things got a little chaotic, the war got worse...and worse.
Why was it important for America to display its military power in the Vietnam war?
Vietnam was fought by WWII veterans (Generals). These men won WWII by US firepower; they knew firepower. Consequently, Americans deployed fire power in Vietnam in an attempt to win the war.
Who was the US general in the Vietnam war?
US Army Generals chronologically were: Paul Harkins, William Westmoreland, and 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.
America would have won the Vietnam War if Kennedy had survived?
A stronger possibly of that, than the conventional methods employed by the WWII Generals.
How did nov 1963 influence the following years in Vietnam?
With Kennedy gone, WWII Generals got the green light to turn Vietnam from a guerrilla war into a WWII conventional war...with B52s, tanks, and a battleship (USS New Jersey).
Commander of us forces in Vietnam?
WWII veterans; Generals Harkins, Westmoreland, Abrams.
Who led US forces during the Vietnam War?
US Army Generals Harkins, Westmoreland, then finally Abrams; all of these men were WW2 veterans.
What changed Vietnam in November 1963?
WWII Generals took over, and Vietnam escalated into conventional warfare.
What are the names of men in the vietman war 1968 to 1970?
Commander in Chiefs were Johnson & Nixon; Vietnam US commander's were US Army Generals Westmoreland & Abrams.
What were British Generals in the Revolutionary War called?
Generals
