William Westmoreland
Military Commander
1914 – 2005
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Who was William Westmoreland?
William Childs Westmoreland was a United States Army general, who commanded U.S. military operations in the Vietnam War at its peak, including during the Tet Offensive. He adopted a strategy of attrition against the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese army. He later served as U.S. Army chief of staff from 1968 to 1972.
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- Born
- Mar 26, 1914
Spartanburg - Also known as
- William C Westmoreland
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Harvard University
- United States Military Academy
- Harvard Business School
- The Citadel
- Died
- Jul 18, 2005
Charleston - Resting place
- West Point Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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