Blunders worse than crimes in Nixon era critique
John Chamberlain argues the New York Times Vietnam Pentagon study exposes Johnson era secrecy and Blair on covert war plans. He cites Mayer and McNamara, contrasts strategy with guerrilla warfare realities, and asserts leadership failed by neglecting decisive blows to enemy capabilities. He closes asking who warns that blunders outrun crimes.
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