William Westmoreland
- January 11, 2024
- War Hero
Quick Facts
| Full Name | William Westmoreland |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 26, 1914(1914-03-26) |
| Age | 110 |
| Date Of Death | 2005-07-18 |
| Birthplace | Saxon |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | South Carolina |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
William Westmoreland Biography
| Birthday | Mar 26 |
| Birth Year | 1914 |
William Westmoreland is one of the most popular and richest War Hero who was born on March 26, 1914 in Saxon, South Carolina, United States. A military leader who was the commander for U.S. troops in Vietnam from 1964 until 1968.
He had a debt of gratitude to his fellow general Frederick C. Weyand who, with his timely advice, was instrumental in repressing against North Vietnamese Tet Offensive.
Three children were born to his wife Katherine Van Deus.
William Westmoreland Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | War Hero |
| House | Living in own house. |
William Westmoreland is one of the richest War Hero from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, William Westmoreland 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was the commander of artillery battalions in North Africa in World War II and then went to be the head of his top 101st Airborne Division during the 1950s.
He was in charge of a huge growth of Vietnam War, which, at its height included more than 500,000 soldiers.
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Who is William Westmoreland Dating?
According to our records, William Westmoreland married to Katherine Van Deusen. As of December 1, 2023, William Westmoreland’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
William Ranked on the list of most popular War Hero. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. William Westmoreland celebrates birthday on March 26 of every year.
What was William Westmoreland known for?
William Westmoreland commanded U.S. forces in the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1968. He treated the conflict as a war of attrition, which diminished domestic support. In December 1956 he was promoted to major general; at 42 years old, he was then the youngest person holding that rank in the U.S. Army.
Is general William Westmoreland still alive?
July 18, 2005
What was William Westmoreland's plan to win the war in Vietnam?
Westmoreland’s strategy in Vietnam depended on the superiority of U.S. firepower, including intensive aerial bombardments of regular enemy units. The goal was not to seize and hold territory, but to inflict more losses than the Communist forces could sustain.
Was Westmoreland a good general?
Yes, eminently. General Westmoreland had complete freedom of action in deciding how to prosecute the war within South Vietnam. He decided to conduct of a war of attrition, using search and destroy tactics, in which the measure of merit was body count.
Why did Westmoreland lose Vietnam?
1. And the number one reason why Westmoreland lost the war in Vietnam: With his unavailing approach to conduct of the war he squandered four years of support by much of the American people, the Congress, and even the media.