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McNamaras Folly: The Use of LowIQ Troops in the Vietnam War,Used
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In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson and Defense Secretary Robert McNamara were desperate to find additional troops for the Vietnam War, but they feared that they would alienate middleclass voters if they drafted college boys or sent Reservists and National Guardsmen to Vietnam. So, on October 1, 1966, McNamara lowered mental standards and inducted thousands of lowIQ men. Altogether, 354,000 of these men were taken into the Armed Forces and a large number of them were sent into combat. Many military men, including William Westmoreland, the commanding general in Vietnam, viewed McNamara? program as a disaster. Because many of the substandard men were incompetent in combat, they endangered not only themselves but their comrades as well. Their death toll was appallingly high. In addition to lowIQ men, tens of thousands of other substandard troops were inducted, including criminals, misfits, and men with disabilities. This book tells the story of the men caught up in McNamara? folly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'McNamara's Folly'? A: 'McNamara's Folly' discusses the controversial decision made during the Vietnam War to induct low-IQ troops into the military, detailing the implications and consequences of that choice.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'McNamara's Folly' is Hamilton Gregory.
- Q: When was 'McNamara's Folly' published? A: 'McNamara's Folly' was published on May 21, 2015.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: 'McNamara's Folly' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'McNamara's Folly' have? A: 'McNamara's Folly' contains 266 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'McNamara's Folly' is categorized as 'New'.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about the Vietnam War? A: 'McNamara's Folly' provides insights into the decision-making processes that led to the induction of low-IQ men and explores the consequences faced by these troops during the Vietnam War.
- Q: Who were the low-IQ troops mentioned in the book? A: The book discusses low-IQ men who were inducted into the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, as well as other substandard troops including criminals and men with disabilities.
- Q: Is there any discussion of military leadership in the book? A: Yes, the book includes perspectives from military leaders, such as General William Westmoreland, who viewed the induction of low-IQ troops as a disaster.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'McNamara's Folly'? A: 'McNamara's Folly' explores themes of leadership, ethical decision-making, and the impact of military policies on soldiers' lives during the Vietnam War.