In the latest #TalkingStrategy Paul O'Neill and Beatrice Heuser are joined by @GeoffWawro, Professor of Military History at @UNTsocial to discuss Helmuth von Moltke the Elder, Chief of Staff of the Prussian Army from 1857–71.
Listen: https://t.co/v0FSAtpFkJ
Just finished reading @GeoffWawro's *Quicksand*. Along with John Mearsheimer, Rick Atkinson, Newt Gingrich, et al., I give it a hearty endorsement. Especially recommended to diplomatic historians who seek analysis of U.S. military operations in the region.
Money well spent!
It was a pleasure to have @GeoffWawro on the show to discuss his new book The Vietnam War: A Military History.
Our full conversation is available free on Substack: https://t.co/VcY83xie6f
My talk on Vietnam this evening at 7pm ET, @usarmymuseum, is free, virtual, and open to all, just register using the link below https://t.co/VxVOA6eT5t
THIS WEEK! We are joined ny @GeoffWawro, and we discuss the Vietnam War. From France leaving as a colonial power, to why the Vietcong were such fierce fighters compared to the ARVN soldiers. And why Nixon sabotaged the 1968 peace talks, and much, much more
https://t.co/2kFLoYZ8as
"Some people wanted to just blow it all to hell- animal, vegetable, and mineral. They wanted a Vietnam they could fit in their car ashtrays." @BasicBooks@unthistory@UNTnews https://t.co/gkcC9FWmcT
On the podcast | @GeoffWawro considers the question of whether US firepower in Vietnam could ever have won out against their elusive enemy: https://t.co/Ow6ttORasQ