Dereliction of Duty

Johnson, McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff

H. R. McMaster

The book critically examines the military and political decisions made by the U.S. leadership during the Vietnam War, focusing on the lack of honest communication between the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, and President Lyndon B. Johnson. It explores how these failures in leadership and accountability led to the escalation of the conflict without a clear strategy for victory.

See full summary

Battlegrounds

The Fight to Defend the Free World

H. R. McMaster

The book provides an analysis of the major foreign policy and national security challenges facing the United States, drawing from the author's experience as a former National Security Advisor. It offers strategic insights and policy recommendations for dealing with adversaries such as Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, as well as addressing threats like terrorism and cyber warfare.

See full summary