Interview with William C. (William Childs) Westmoreland, 1981

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Title:
Interview with William C. (William Childs) Westmoreland, 1981
Description:
General William C. Westmoreland directed the American military presence on the ground in Vietnam from 1964 to 1968. Here he discusses the situation in Vietnam in 1964 and various events during the War, including the Marine landing at Da Nang in 1965, Operation Rolling Thunder, and the Tet Offensive. He describes the successes and failures of American military efforts in Vietnam and the strengths of various units. Finally, he reflects on the Johnson Administration’s 1968 decision not to pursue a war-winning strategy.
Creator:
Ellison, Richard
Interviewee:
Westmoreland, William C. (William Childs)
Date:
April 27, 1981
Format:
Film/Video
Location:
WGBH
Collection (local):
WGBH Open Vault
Series:
Vietnam: A Television History
Subjects:
United States. Marine Corps
United States--Armed Forces--Officers
Central Highlands (Vietnam)
Logistics
Vietnam (Democratic Republic)
Military missions
United States--Politics and government
Bombing, Aerial--Vietnam
Veterans--United States
United States--History--1945-
Military art and science
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American
United States--History, Military--20th century
Vietnam--History--1945-1975
United States. President (1963-1969 : Johnson)
Military assistance, American
Vietnam--Politics and government
Vietnam (Republic)
Escalation (Military science)
Extent:
01:25:50:03
Link to Item:
https://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_AEA9735AC2664425993A0DE582C3B423
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Publisher:
WGBH Educational Foundation
Identifier:
V_AEA9735AC2664425993A0DE582C3B423