CIA and Vietnam Policymakers

CIA and Vietnam Policymakers
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 182
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ISBN-10 : 9780788183317
ISBN-13 : 0788183311
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Book Synopsis CIA and Vietnam Policymakers by : Harold P. Ford

Download or read book CIA and Vietnam Policymakers written by Harold P. Ford and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews the Intelligence Community's analytic performance during the chaotic Vietnam era, with particular focus on the efforts of CIA analysts. Offers a candid view of the CIA's intelligence assessments concerning Vietnam during three episodes between 1962 and 1968 and the reactions of senior U.S. policymakers to those assessments. Shows that CIA analysts had a firm grasp of the situation in Vietnam and expressed doubts that heightened U.S. military pressure alone could win the war. Contrary to the opinions voiced by Robert McNamara and others, this volume illustrates the expertise CIA officers brought to the Vietnam question. Photos.


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