Dereliction of Duty: Johnson, McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies That Led to Vietnam
Explores how miscommunication and policy decisions by top U.S. officials contributed to the escalation of the Vietnam War.
About This Book
This book investigates the roles of President Lyndon B. Johnson, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the escalation of the Vietnam War.
It draws on declassified documents and firsthand accounts to explore how policy decisions were made and communicated.
The narrative focuses on the institutional dynamics and leadership challenges within the U.S. government at the time.
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