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THE CIA IN ITS GLORY DAYS and the mad confidence that led to disaster in Vietnam are the subjects of Roger Warner's prizewinning history, Shooting at the Moon: The CIA's War in Laos (first published as Back Fire, Simon & Schuster, 1995). For a few years in the early 1960s the CIA seemed to be running a perfect covert war in Laos quiet, inexpensive, just enough arms to help Meo tribesmen defend their home territory from the Communist Pathet Lao. Then the big American war next door in Vietnam spilled across the border. How the perfect covert war ballooned into sorrow and disaster is the story Roger Warner tell in Shooting at the Moon, awarded the Cornelius Ryan Award for 1995's Best Book on Foreign Affairs by the Overseas Press Club.Warner describes his characters with a novelist's touch soldiers and diplomats busy with warmaking; CIA field officers from bareknuckle warriors to the quiet men pulling strings in the shadows; and above all the Meo as they realized they had been led down the garden path.This is a book about war, about secrecy, and its illusions, about the cruel sacrifice of small countries for the convenience of large ones. Nothing better has been written about the CIA in the years when it thought a handful of Americans in sunglasses could do anything with planeloads of arms and money to burn.
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- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: This book contains four hundred fifty-six pages. It's a comprehensive account of America's covert operations in Laos.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six inches in length, nine point zero two inches in height, and zero point nine one inches in width. It's designed for easy handling and reading.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book features a paperback binding. This makes it lightweight and portable for readers.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of this book is Roger Warner. He provides a detailed narrative of the CIA's operations in Laos.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the historical non-fiction genre. It focuses on the CIA's covert actions during the Vietnam War.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: No, this book is not specifically aimed at young readers. Its content is more appropriate for adults interested in military history.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: This book explores themes of war, secrecy, and the consequences of American foreign policy. It highlights the sacrifices of smaller nations.
- Q: How can I best use this book for research? A: You can use this book as a primary source for understanding American military involvement in Laos. It provides in-depth historical context.
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