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Johnson's Commitment
- In 1968, a 22-year-old Max Hastings witnessed President Johnson's commitment to Vietnam.
- Johnson passionately addressed reporters, expressing his willingness to negotiate with Ho Chi Minh.
Rival Tyrannies
- Max Hastings initially believed the Vietnam War was a fight between good and evil.
- He later realized both sides, North and South Vietnam, were tyrannical.
Unseen Atrocities
- Communist atrocities in Vietnam, like burying village chiefs alive, went largely undocumented.
- This lack of visual evidence contributed to a skewed perception of the conflict.