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We won the war after we left, in effect. One of our great strategic aims was to stop the Communist advance in Southeast Asia, and when you look at Southeast Asia today, the Communists have made no gains. Today, Vietnam is a basket case run by a bunch of old men and is a threat to no one but itself.

William C. Westmoreland

It was my fate to serve for over four years as senior American commander in the most unpopular war this country ever fought.

William C. Westmoreland

Patton looked like his father and had similar mannerisms. Their speech was somewhat alike as well. It was pretty evident that young Patton was the son of the old man. However, the impressive thing about George is that he didn't concern himself with his last name. He went out and made a career, earning everything on his own... He did a very good job in command of the 11th ACR and handled himself professionally. It's quite a burden the son of a senior officer has to carry and I must say, to his credit, he did it well. Because down through history, when you look at the sons of famous people, they were not all winners.

William C. Westmoreland

Vietnam was the first war ever fought without any censorship. Without censorship, things can get terribly confused in the public mind.

William C. Westmoreland

We have reached an important point when the end begins to come into view.

William C. Westmoreland

William C. Westmoreland

William C. Westmoreland

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Born: March 26, 1914

Died: July 18, 2005 (aged 91)

Bio: William Childs Westmoreland was a United States Army general, who most notably commanded U.S. forces during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1968.

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