General William Westmoreland

General William Westmoreland was a United States Army officer who served as the commander of U.S. military operations in Vietnam from 1964 to 1968. He was responsible for leading American efforts during a critical period of the Vietnam War, focusing on strategies to combat the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. Widely known for his emphasis on attrition tactics—aiming to wear down the enemy—his leadership was both criticized and supported. Westmoreland played a significant role in shaping U.S. military policy during the conflict, and his decisions had lasting impacts on the course of the war and American public opinion.