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William Westmoreland
William Childs Westmoreland (March 26, 1914 – July 18, 2005) was a United States Army general, most notably commander of United States forces during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1968. He served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1968 to 1972. Westmoreland adopted a strategy of attrition against the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army, attempting to drain them of manpower and supplies. He also made use of the United States' edge in artillery and air power, both in tactical confrontations and in relentless strategic bombing of North Vietnam. Nevertheless, public support for the war eventually diminished, especially after the Battle of Khe Sanh and the Tet Offensive in 1968. By the time he was re-assigned as Army Chief of Staff, United States military forces in Vietnam had reached a peak of 535,000 personnel. Westmoreland's strategy was ultimately politically and militarily unsuccessful. Growing United States casualties and the draft undermined United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saxon, South Carolina
Saxon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,424 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. Geography Saxon is located at (34.959621, -81.967066). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 3,707 people, 1,294 households, and 854 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,566.8 people per square mile (603.9/km2). There were 1,587 housing units at an average density of 670.8/sq mi (258.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 58.27% White (U.S. Census), White, 32.26% African American (U.S. Census), African American, 0.27% Native American (U.S. Census), Native American, 0.65% Asian (U.S. Census), Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander (U.S. Census), Pacific Islander, 6.15% from Race (United States Census), other races, and 2.37% from two or more races. Hispanic (U.S. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
