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What was the peak number of U.S. personnel in Vietnam under Westmoreland?

  • 535,000

  • 400,000

  • 600,000

  • 300,000

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At the height of the Vietnam War under General William Westmoreland's command, the United States military presence in Vietnam reached its peak at 535,000 personnel. This massive deployment of American troops was a significant escalation of the conflict and reflected the United States' determination to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.
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