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Westmoreland calls for more troops in Vietnam
Gen Westmoreland says more U S troops likely needed in Vietnam to deny enemy objectives and seize opportunities after Tet. He did not estimate numbers, noting 525,000 already authorized, with possible additions from reserves. He discussed Laos Cambodia lines, morale, and bombing impact on enemy movement and Khe Sanh.
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Saigon
William C. Westmoreland
Vietnam
Hanoi
South Vietnam
U.S
7Th Fleet
Thailand
North Vietnam
Westmoreland
Earle G. Wheeler
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Wheeler
Washington
Associated Press
Khe Sanh
Laos
Cambodia
Camboia
U. S
Wes Gallagher