Dereliction of Duty

In 'Dereliction of Duty', H.R.

McMaster provides a thorough and well-researched account of how and why the United States became involved in the Vietnam War. The book is based on transcripts and personal accounts of crucial meetings and decisions, and it critiques the decision-making processes of the Kennedy and Johnson administrations.

McMaster argues that the war was lost due to the failures and deceptions of political and military leaders, including the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who he believes were derelict in their duty to advise the president honestly.

The book is a compelling narrative that highlights the hubris, deception, and compromise among the political and military echelons during that period.