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Reviews the Intelligence Community's analytic performance during the chaotic Vietnam era, with particular focus on the efforts of CIA analysts. Offers a candid view of the CIA's intelligence assessments concerning Vietnam during three episodes between 1962 & 1968 & the reactions of senior U.S. policymakers to those assessments. Shows that CIA analysts had a firm grasp of the situation in Vietnam & expressed doubts that heightened U.S. military pressure alone could win the war. Contrary to the opinions voiced by Robert McNamara & others, this volume illustrates the expertise CIA officers brought to the Vietnam question. Photos.Ford, Harold P. is the author of 'CIA and Vietnam Policymakers : Three Episodes, 1962-1968', published 1999 under ISBN 9780788183317 and ISBN 0788183311.
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