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The fog of war : eleven lessons from the life of Robert S. McNamara /

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The story of American politics and military policies as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense, under President Kennedy and President Johnson, Robert S. McNamara. McNamara is a controversial and influential political figure. He offers a candid journey through some of the most semin...

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Format: Video
Language:English
Published: [New York, New York] : Sony Pictures Classics, [2003]
Subjects:
McNamara, Robert S., > 1916-2009.
McNamara, Robert S., > 1916-2009 > Interviews.
United States > History > 1945-
United States > Military policy.
United States > Military relations.
United States > Politics and government > 1945-1989.
Tokyo (Japan) > History > Bombardment, 1944-1945.
Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Internet videos.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street)
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Summary:The story of American politics and military policies as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense, under President Kennedy and President Johnson, Robert S. McNamara. McNamara is a controversial and influential political figure. He offers a candid journey through some of the most seminal events in contemporary American history. As leader of the world's most powerful military force during some of the most volatile periods during the 20th century, he offers insights into the 1945 fire bombing of Tokyo, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the effects of the Vietnam War.
Item Description:Originally released as a motion picture in 2003.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file (1 hr., 47 min., 4 sec.)) : sound, color with black and white sequences
Production Credits:Directors of photography, Peter Donahue, Bob Chappell ; editors, Karen Schmeer, Doug Abel, Chyld King ; original music, Philip Glass.