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Title: Thoughtful argument for both sides to consider
Review: Michael Lind, iconoclast in many fields, has written a fascinating book about the causes of the Vietnam War. Specifically, he asks why the war was fought and whether it was necessary. Although many of his specifics are questionable, his overriding thesis--that the war was an integral and necessary part of the Cold War, much like the Korean War--is difficult to question. While those who question the value of the Cold War as a whole may not be convinced, anyone trying to maintain that Vietnam is "different" from other foreign interventions needs to read this book.
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