I haven't yet figured out how I was made first captain, because I was not an outstanding student. I was an adequate student. — William Westmoreland Copy Share Image
I've made this statement many times: If I would have to do it over again, I would have made known the forthcoming Tet Offensive. — William Westmoreland Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Without censorship, things can get terribly confused in the public mind. — William Westmoreland Copy Share Image
Militarily, we succeeded in Vietnam. We won every engagement we were involved in out there. — William Westmoreland Copy Share Image
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… — William Westmoreland Copy Share Image
I do not believe that the men who served in uniform in Vietnam have been given the credit they deserve. It was a difficult… — William Westmoreland Copy Share Image
When I took command in Vietnam, I gave great emphasis to food and medical care - and to the mail — William Westmoreland Copy Share Image
By the end of the summer of 1973 I thought it was virtually impossible for South Vietnam to survive. How in the heck could they? — William Westmoreland Copy Share Image
When the soldiers came home from Vietnam, there were no parades, no celebrations. So they built the Vietnam Memorial for themselves. — William Westmoreland Copy Share Image
My wife was my greatest asset. I didn't marry her until after World War II, but she has complemented me in every job I've… — William Westmoreland Copy Share Image
