What was Westmoreland's primary goal in Vietnam?
Drain enemy manpower
Capture Hanoi
Defend Saigon
Secure borders
Answer
Westmoreland's primary goal in Vietnam was to drain enemy manpower, a strategy known as attrition warfare. By engaging in large-scale operations and inflicting heavy casualties on the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army, Westmoreland aimed to deplete their forces and weaken their morale.
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