"A book that should be read
closely by those interested in LBJ and why Vietnam happened....By allowing
for a very complex LBJ, Barrett has given us a more interesting figure
than have many better-known books."
Deborah Shapley, author of Promise and Power: The Life and
Times of Robert McNamara
"A book of great humanity and compassion....Fair-minded without being
uncritical, thorough but never pedantic, always clear and readable, this
book belongs on the small shelf of truly first-class books on American
policy in the Vietnam War."
William P. Bundy, former editor of Foreign Affairs
"A genuinely important study which views President Johnson's conduct
of Vietnam policy with a fresh eye."
George McT. Kahin, author of Intervention: How America Became
Involved in Vietnam.
"Uncertain Warriors will be much discussed as Vietnam scholars continue
to debate the question, "Why Vietnam?"
Lloyd Gardner, author of Approaching Vietnam: From World
War II through Dienbienphu
"The best account I have seen of Tet decisions."
George C. Herring, author of America's Longest War: The United
States and Vietnam, 1950-1975.
"Highly recommended."
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