This book will make you upset if you lived through the vietnam war or had loved ones who were involved. McNamara, as Kennedy's secretary of war, makes apologies in that he says now that a lot of the decisions were wrong and there was a lot of uneccessary death and destruction during those years. He tries to assuage his role and basically outlines changes that should have been implemented at the time. It does not explain how or why he, being a key player, did not get us out of vietnam sooner or make the necessary policy changes. It's a "cop out" on his part to try and clear his conscience.
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In Retrospect: The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam
In Retrospect The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam
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The #1 national bestseller--an indispensable document for anyone interested in the Vietnam War. McNamara's controversial book tells the inside and personal story of America's descent into Vietnam from a unique point of view, and is one of the most enlightening books about government ever written. This new edition features a new Foreword by McNam... more »
Author:
The #1 national bestseller--an indispensable document for anyone interested in the Vietnam War. McNamara's controversial book tells the inside and personal story of America's descent into Vietnam from a unique point of view, and is one of the most enlightening books about government ever written. This new edition features a new Foreword by McNam... more »
ISBN-13: 9780787105679
ISBN-10: 0787105678
Publication Date: 7/1995
Rating: 1
ISBN-10: 0787105678
Publication Date: 7/1995
Rating: 1
3.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Audio Literature
Book Type: Audio Cassette
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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Book Type: Audio Cassette
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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Jamie W. (cherishedheart) reviewed In Retrospect: The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam on + 102 more book reviews
The title says it all....
From inside cover..
book tells the inside and personal story of America's descent into Vietnam from a unique point of view, and is one of the most enlightening books about government ever written.
From inside cover..
book tells the inside and personal story of America's descent into Vietnam from a unique point of view, and is one of the most enlightening books about government ever written.
