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...journalism. In the three years since the struggle in Viet Nam reached the proportions of war, TIME, in addition to its regular coverage, has had three cover stories on military commanders in the area: General Paul Harkins (May 11, 1962), Admiral U.S. Grant Sharp (Aug. 14) and General William Westmoreland (Feb. 19). The aim of this week's cover story is to tell the story of the combatants-the flyers, foot soldiers and advisers-on whom the outcome of the war may hinge, and who are now fully committed in its new phase...
...problem of inadequate protection for our landing strips and encampments in Viet Nam. Our soldiers have been paying tribesmen $5 a month to protect them. This is outrageous. In this age of scientific advancement, we surely could provide sufficient protection for our men and our bases anywhere. Westmoreland could set up electric eyes at certain intervals and guard these positions with only a few soldiers, making an almost foolproof fence around the base or the airstrip...
...Westmoreland is a very symbolic name, but remember that "Qui veut tout n'aura rien...
...General Westmoreland [Cover, Feb. 19] is a soldier's soldier. Give him the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and you'll see an end to this nonsense. HARRY W. ROSENTHAL Captain, Army of the U.S. (ret.) Millburn...
...Your cover picture of General Westmoreland makes him look like an ostrich...