USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -William Westmoreland commanded US military operations in the Vietnam War from 1964-68. He later served as the Army’s Chief of Staff. William Childs Westmoreland born in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, is a retired United States General who commanded US military operations in the Vietnam War from 1964-68.

Detailed explanation-2: -William Childs Westmoreland (March 26, 1914 – July 18, 2005) was a United States Army general, most notably commander of United States forces during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1968. He served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1968 to 1972.

Detailed explanation-3: -The New York Times reports that General Westmoreland has requested an additional 206, 000 U.S. troops for Vietnam to reinforce the over 500, 000 service people already there, and that administration officials are divided over the request.

Detailed explanation-4: -Born Nguyen Sinh Cung, and known as “Uncle Ho, ” Ho Chi Minh led the Democratic Republic of Vietnam from 1945-69.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the end, almost 60, 000 Australians served (521 of whom died), about 40, 000 Thais served (321 of whom died), and over 3, 000 New Zealanders served (37 of whom died). The Philippines, Taiwan and Spain likewise aided the U.S. war effort, whereas on the communist side North Korea and Cuba purportedly sent token support.