Robert S. McNamara
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The Fog of War is a 2003 film by Errol Morris that explores the life and views of Robert McNamara, former U.S. Secretary of Defense and architect of the Vietnam War. The film uses archival footage, interviews, and a device called the Interrotron to illustrate McNamara's lessons on modern warfare and his role in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The Fog of War is a 2003 Oscar-winning documentary by Errol Morris that explores the life and legacy of Robert McNamara, the former Secretary of Defense under Kennedy and Johnson. The film features archival footage, interviews and McNamara's reflections on the Vietnam War, the Cuban Missile Crisis and other historical events.
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- Documentary, Biography, History
- Errol Morris
- 2004-03-05
Dec 9, 2003 · Watch The Fog of War, a film that explores the nature of war and the challenges of military decision making through the life and experience of Robert S. McNamara, a former U.S. Secretary of Defense. Learn how McNamara dealt with the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War, and how he reflected on his role and legacy.
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- 107 min
Jan 23, 2004 · A film by Errol Morris about Robert McNamara, the former defense secretary who planned the firebombing of Japan and the Vietnam War. McNamara reflects on his life, his mistakes, and his lessons from history in a series of interviews.
The fog of war (German: Nebel des Krieges) is the uncertainty in situational awareness experienced by participants in military operations. [1] The term seeks to capture the uncertainty regarding one's own capability, adversary capability, and adversary intent during an engagement, operation, or campaign.
Mar 22, 2022 · The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara is a 2003 American documentary film about the life and times of former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, illustrating his observations of the nature of modern warfare.
A documentary about Robert McNamara, the former Secretary of Defense under Kennedy and Johnson, who reflects on his role in the Vietnam War and its lessons for history. The film combines an interview with McNamara, archival footage, and an original score by Philip Glass.
