Ep 226: Geoffrey Wawro on the Vietnam War
School of War
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Decisions in the Vietnam Quagmire
This chapter explores the complex decision-making within the Johnson administration regarding the Vietnam War, focusing on the tension between cautious political leadership and aggressive military strategies. It highlights the challenges faced by both military and political figures, including resource limitations and the legitimacy issues of the South Vietnamese government. The discussion critiques the oversimplified narratives of the war while examining the implications of Vietnamization and the eventual defeat of South Vietnam.
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