William Westmoreland Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Westmoreland.

William Westmoreland (1914-2005) was an American military officer who served as the commanding general of U.S. forces during the Vietnam War. Born in South Carolina, Westmoreland graduated from West Point and later served in World War II and the Korean War. He became known for his leadership style and commitment to counterinsurgency strategies. Westmoreland's tenure in Vietnam was marked by controversial decisions and his pursuit of a war of attrition. After leaving the military, he was involved in various public and private roles, including serving as U.S. ambassador to South Korea.

President Johnson did not want the Vietnam War to broaden. H

President Johnson did not want the Vietnam War to broaden. He wanted the North Vietnamese to leave their brothers in the South alone.

William Westmoreland

We had the best food any battlefield ever had.

We had the best food any battlefield ever had.

William Westmoreland

War is fear cloaked in courage.

War is fear cloaked in courage.

William Westmoreland

I have no apologies, no regrets. I gave my very best efforts

I have no apologies, no regrets. I gave my very best efforts.... I've been hung in effigy. I've been spat upon. You just have to let those things bounce off.

William Westmoreland

Regret & Remorse

We were succeeding. When you looked at specifics, this becam

We were succeeding. When you looked at specifics, this became a war of attrition. We were winning.

William Westmoreland

When I took command in Vietnam, I gave great emphasis to foo

When I took command in Vietnam, I gave great emphasis to food and medical care - and to the mail.

William Westmoreland

I do not believe that the men who served in uniform in Vietn

I do not believe that the men who served in uniform in Vietnam have been given the credit they deserve. It was a difficult war against an unorthodox enemy.

William Westmoreland

The military don't start wars. Politicians start wars.

The military don't start wars. Politicians start wars.

William Westmoreland