November 27, 1965 the Pentagon told Johnson that it would take 400,000 U.S. troops to win the Vietnam War

On November 27, 1965, the Pentagon advised President Lyndon B. Johnson that the Vietnam War would require a dramatic escalation-from 120,000 to 400,000 American troops-to achieve its strategic objectives. This moment marked a turning point in U.S. involvement, setting the stage for full-scale military commitment and deepening national debate. A Pivotal Moment in the Vietnam War By late 1965, the...