The Tet Effect (häftad)
Format
Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
232
Utgivningsdatum
2012-07-13
Förlag
Routledge
Illustratör/Fotograf
black and white 10 Illustrations
Illustrationer
10 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensioner
234 x 156 x 12 mm
Vikt
331 g
Antal komponenter
1
Komponenter
NOTECARD(S)
ISBN
9780415652261

The Tet Effect

Intelligence and the Public Perception of War

Häftad,  Engelska, 2012-07-13
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A close examination of the role of intelligence in shaping Americas 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 Americas 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 enemys 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.

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Introduction Disturbing Vietnam Memories Part I. The Tet Effect 1. Tet: The Surprise 2. After Tet: The Reality 3. Before Tet, The Delusion 4. The Americanization of a War 5. The Effect of Tet: A Loss of Trust 5. The Tet Effect Part II. Intelligence and Vietnam 6. Setting the Stage: The Enemys War 7. Setting the Stage: Vietnam Intelligence in 1967 8. An Intelligence Drama: The Protagonists 9. An Intelligence Drama: A Three Act Tragedy 10. From Tragedy, Four Morals: Intelligence Principles Part III. The Tet Effect and Intelligence: Principles in the Twenty-First Century 11. The Tet Effect in Iraq: Preempting Credibility 12. Intelligence Principles in the Twenty-First Century: Still Valid After All These Years