Elite deliberations on Rolling Thunder, early 1967

McM Memo Jun 67.pdf

Helms-McN 6-67.pdf

Rostov-LBJ June 67.pdf

High level documents on the conduct of the war from early 1967. On the left (from May 1967), Secretary of Defense McNamara sets out the plan for the bombing to be conducted under Rolling Thunder. Next (June 1967) CIA Chief RIchard Helms offers "Bob" an alterative plan and the Agency's assessment that Rolling Thunder won't work. On the right, Walt Rostow urges LBJ to continue the bombimg.

Rolling Thunder proceeded as planned.

Bombing As a Policy Tool in Vietnam92nd Congress, 2nd Session Committee Print BOMBING AS A POLICY TOOL IN VIETNAM: EFFECTIVENESS A STAFF STUDY BASED ON THE PENTAGON PAPERS Prepared for the Use of the Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate Study No. 5 October 12, 1972 Printed for the use of the Committee on Foreign Relations U.S. Government Printing Office Washington: 1972 82-291 O

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