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What was Westmoreland's approach to the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army?

  • Attrition

  • Guerrilla

  • Blitzkrieg

  • Containment

Answer

Attrition was Westmoreland's strategy for defeating the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army. This approach aimed to exhaust the enemy's manpower and resources through sustained military operations. By inflicting heavy casualties and disrupting supply lines, Westmoreland sought to demoralize the enemy and force them to negotiate a settlement.
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