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Underestimation of Enemy Power in Vietnam Revisited
Washington officials privately revise Vietnam enemy manpower up to 483000, well above 1966 estimates. Westmoreland reports progress with armed strength down to 242000, but analysts warn the change in counting methods and undercounting of Viet Cong political and militia forces skew comparisons. A stray note mentions the scarlet ibis in Florida.
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New York Times
Washington
South Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
Saigon