A close examination of the role of intelligence in shaping
America's perception of the Vietnam War, looking closely at the
intelligence leadership and decision process. In 1967, intelligence
was called upon to bolster support for the Vietnam War and allowed
America's leaders to portray a 'bankrupt' enemy ready to quit the
battlefield. The audacious Tet Offensive of 1968 shattered this
image and although it ended with an American military victory, it
is remembered as the juncture when American support turned against
the war. Public opinion on the war was a primary concern for the
Johnson Administration, and US intelligence played a decisive role
in providing an overly optimistic view of the enemy's demise. As
the "bankrupt" enemy attacked with a ferocity and intensity that
shocked the American public, intelligence had set-up the American
public for a fall. How, Americans wanted to know, could an enemy
whose numbers had been so decimated now launch such an all-out
offensive? From this examination and an understanding of how the
enemy viewed itself, the conclusion is made that four severe
breaches of intelligence etiquette occurred during the period
leading up to Tet. This phenomenon is the 'Tet effect' - the loss
of credibility when leaders portray a situation based upon
intelligence that is shown to be disingenuous. This book will be of
great interest to students of the Vietnam war, intelligence and
strategic studies in general.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Cass Military Studies |
| Release date: |
July 2005 |
| First published: |
2004 |
| Authors: |
Jake Blood
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
232 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-34997-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Warfare & defence >
General
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| LSN: |
0-415-34997-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780415349970 |
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