Road to Disaster: A New History of America's Descent into Vietnam

Road to Disaster is a groundbreaking history of America's involvement in Vietnam, offering a fresh perspective on the tragic decisions made by the Kennedy and Johnson administrations.

Drawing upon decades of archival research, interviews with key figures, and previously unheard recordings from Robert McNamara and Clark Clifford, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful account of how the "Best and the Brightest" became trapped in situations that stifled creative thinking and dissent.

With a focus on cognitive science, psychology, and organizational theory, Road to Disaster sheds new light on why these brilliant and previously successful men made such cataclysmic decisions, leading to the quagmire of Vietnam.

This epic history is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the tragic mistakes that led to so much suffering.