Westmoreland sees limited war stay, hints more US troops
General Westmoreland, in an AP interview in Saigon, doubts Hanoi can sustain a long war but warns Tet shows enemy resolve. He cites 40,000 enemy deaths in 1967, notes tactical surprises, and says US forces may need to grow while continuing to strike main Viet Cong and North Vietnamese units in populated areas.
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Fortified Installations Hold Out With Reinforcements Arriving
In the cities key installations were protected by fortifications and often resisted, though reinforcements arrived to support defenders. The text notes that these compounds, largely shielded by walls, remained secure in many cases as additional troops moved in.
Bombardment Drives Rally to Rebuild City Front
Reports describe reinforcements arriving from both Vietnamese and American forces to push the enemy from cities, highlighting coordinated efforts to reclaim urban areas. The text notes external units joining the battle as part of a broader campaign.
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