“Shocking Revelations: U.S. General Considered Nuclear Strike in Vietnam War – What Changed?”
In a twist you just can’t make up—the Vietnam War had nuclear weapons on the table, folks! Picture this: it’s 1968 and tensions are boiling over in Southeast Asia, while General William Westmoreland contemplates a most explosive plan—literally. As the battle for Khe Sanh loomed, he wanted to move nuclear arms into South Vietnam at the first whiff of defeat! However, President Lyndon B. Johnson, upon catching wind of this infernal scheme, quickly slammed the brakes. I mean, can you imagine the historical implications if he hadn’t? The thought of a nuclear escalation in Vietnam adds an unsettling layer to an already complex and harrowing chapter of U.S. military history. Buckle up as we unpack this astonishing revelation that remained cloaked in secrecy until recently. This mind-blowing insight will certainly make you rethink the stakes of war and the real decisions made in the heat of battle. LEARN MORE.
General Westmoreland wanted nuclear weapons sent to South Vietnam in the event of defeat, though President Johnson swiftly axed the operation.
Getty ImagesPresident Lyndon B. Johnson, left, and Gen. William Westmoreland leaving a helicopter.
Documents recently declassified by The New York Times reveal that a top U.S. general planned for a nuclear response during one of the most contentious moments of the Vietnam War.
The documents outline a 1968 plan devised by General William C. Westmoreland to move nuclear weapons into South Vietnam in the event that they were needed in quick response. He was subsequently overruled by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
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