The Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War, edited by Stanley I. Kutler, is a comprehensive reference work covering the people, events, military strategies, political developments, and historical context of the Vietnamese Conflict from 1961 to 1975. Featuring contributions from leading historians and scholars, the encyclopedia presents detailed entries supported by bibliographical references and cross…
Robert S. McNamara, secretary of defense for Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, helped lead America into Vietnam. McNamara believed that the fight against communism in Asia was worth the sacrifice of American lives, and yet he eventually came to believe that the war was, in fact, unwinnable. Outnumbered by those who wanted to continue fighting, he left the Johnson administration and his involvemen…
An insightful analysis of how and why the U.S. became involved in the war in Southeast Asia outlines the policies and decisions that embroiled America in the conflict and examines the roles of Lyndon Johnson, Robert McNamara, and others in deceiving the American public.