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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1968

Page

3

Westmoreland interview on Viet War analysis and strategy

Westmoreland discusses strategic shifts during Tet and afterward. He explains US and ARVN roles, including joint operations, city defense, and pacification. He notes underestimation of Viet Cong tactics, insurgent infiltration, and the need to exploit enemy defeats while maintaining risk. He defends body counts and reflects on morale and future offensives.

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Pacification program faces uneven progress in regions

The report notes that while some areas show slight gains in pacification efforts, the overall program appears set back in many regions. Officials caution that progress varies by locale and implementation.

Untouched Areas Face Months of Restoration

In areas that experienced a setback, restoring the effort to its former level will take months in some instances. Recovery timelines vary by locality and scope as teams work to rebuild and return to previous performance.

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