Question

what were the u.s. militarys or president johnsons views after the tet offensive?

• the military believed they were losing the war.
• president johnson agreed with sending more troops.
• the military wanted to send more troops and fight harder.
• president johnson did not think there were as many casualties as the new york times reported.

Explanation:

Analyze military requests after Tet

Following the Tet Offensive in early 1968, General William Westmoreland and the Joint Chiefs of Staff requested an additional 206,000 U.S. troops to press the military advantage and conduct new offensives.

Evaluate President Johnson's response

President Johnson, facing deep political divisions, rising public opposition, and advice from his new Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford, rejected the military's request for a massive troop increase, limited further bombing, and decided not to seek re-election.

Match with options

The military wanted to send more troops and fight harder, while Johnson resisted this escalation, making the third option the historically accurate description of their respective views.

Answer:

• (A) The military believed they were losing the war.
• (B) President Johnson agreed with sending more troops.
• (C) The military wanted to send more troops and fight harder. (Correct answer)
• (D) President Johnson did not think there were as many casualties as the New York Times reported.