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The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the life of Robert S. McNamara (2003)

Author: Errol Morris
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Extended: CAPT, LT, WO2, SGT
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Director, Errol Morris. (107min)
This documentary on Robert S. McNamara has been praised for its candor and introspection. Looking back on his time as Secretary of Defense in the lead up to and during the Vietnam and Cold Wars, McNamara confronts his decisions openly and honestly. While only short, at less than 2hrs, the film is broken down into 11 sections, each based on lessons learnt. Each has ongoing applicability to decision making in the fog of war and should be carefully considered by those responsible for the lives of others. 

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