What did Westmoreland rely on for tactical confrontations?
Artillery and air power
Infantry
Naval power
Cyber warfare
Answer
Artillery and air power were Westmoreland's primary tools for tactical confrontations. He believed that these weapons could inflict maximum damage on the enemy while minimizing American casualties. Artillery was used to soften up enemy positions, while air power was used to provide close air support and to interdict enemy supply lines.
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