Vann's efforts to reform the war effort are largely unsuccessful from "summary" of A Bright and Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan
John Vann, an American advisor in Vietnam, dedicated himself to reforming the war effort. He believed that the key to success in the war lay in winning the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese people. Vann saw the corruption and incompetence of the South Vietnamese government as a major obstacle to victory. He worked tirelessly to address these issues, pushing for reforms and advocating for a more effective strategy. Despite his best efforts, Vann faced significant challenges in his quest for reform. The South Vietnamese officials were resistant to change, entrenched in their ways and reluctant to take advice from a foreigner. Vann's attempts to influence them often fell on deaf ears, leaving him frustrated and disillusioned. Moreover, Vann's superiors in the American military and government were not always supportive of his efforts. They were skeptical of his ideas and wary of rocking the boat. Vann's outspoken criticism of the war effort made him unpopular among some of his peers, further hindering his ability to effect change. As the war dragged on, Vann's frustrations grew. He saw the same mistakes being made over and over again, and felt powerless to stop them. Despite his best intentions and tireless efforts, the war effort continued to flounder, with corruption, incompetence, and inefficiency undermining any progress that was made. In the end, Vann's efforts to reform the war effort proved to be largely unsuccessful. The entrenched interests and resistance to change proved to be insurmountable obstacles. Despite his dedication and passion, Vann was unable to turn the tide of the war or bring about the reforms he so desperately believed were necessary.
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