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Intelligence to please? The Order of Battle controversy during the Vietnam War.

Authors :
Wirtz, James J.
Source :
Political Science Quarterly (Academy of Political Science). Summer91, Vol. 106 Issue 2, p239. 25p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

Focuses on the charges leveled by Central Intelligence Agency analyst Sam Adams on the Enemy Order of Battle of the 1968 Tet offensive in the Vietnam War and the conditions that existed within the American intelligence community on the eve of the offensive. Importance of Order of Battle estimates for military commanders; How military intelligence was prepared for estimating enemy units; Discussion about the differing estimates within the administration; Analysis of Adams' claims of a conspiracy to keep Order of Battle estimates from highest level of military commanders.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00323195
Volume :
106
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Political Science Quarterly (Academy of Political Science)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9110214067
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/2152228