
Geoffrey Wawro
Historian and author of The Vietnam War: A Military History. He provides insights into the strategic and political aspects of the Vietnam War.
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Apr 13, 2025 • 56min
Could the US have won the Vietnam war?
Geoffrey Wawro, a historian and author of *The Vietnam War: A Military History*, dives deep into the complexities of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He unpacks how flawed strategies from Truman to Nixon doomed the American campaign. Wawro reveals Nixon's secret negotiations that backfired spectacularly. The conversation also highlights the harsh realities faced by troops and critiques the impacts of pivotal events like the Tet Offensive. Throughout, he paints a vivid picture of the military, political miscalculations, and the war's long-lasting consequences.

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Aug 29, 2025 • 59min
Ep 226: Geoffrey Wawro on the Vietnam War
Geoffrey Wawro, founding director of the Military History Center at the University of North Texas and author of *The Vietnam War: A Military History*, dives deep into the complex failures of the U.S. in Vietnam. He discusses the evolving interpretations of the war, contrasting early perceptions with modern insights. Wawro highlights strategic miscalculations, the influence of the Korean War, and the tension in decision-making among U.S. leaders. He also draws parallels between Vietnam and contemporary Afghanistan, emphasizing lessons in governance and military strategy.