As the senior commander in Vietnam, I was aware of the potency of public opinion - and I worried about it.

I have no apologies, no regrets. I gave my very best efforts.... I've been hung in effigy. I've been spat upon. You just have to let those things bounce off .

Militarily, we succeeded in Vietnam. We won every engagement we were involved in out there.

War is fear cloaked in courage.

The military don't start wars. Politicians start wars.

It became very clear that Hanoi was in effect strategically running the Viet Cong operation.

I don't think I have been loved by my troops, but I think I have been respected.