American military strategy was flawed from the beginning from "summary" of A Bright Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan
The American military strategy in Vietnam had its roots in a flawed understanding of the conflict. It was based on the assumption that the United States could win a war in a far-off land through superior firepower and technology. This belief was deeply ingrained in the American military establishment, which had been shaped by the experiences of World War II and the Korean War. The architects of this strategy believed that the key to victory lay in destroying the enemy's will to fight through overwhelming force. They saw the conflict in Vietnam as a test of American resolve and determination, and were confident that the enemy would eventually be worn down by the relentless application of military power. However, this approach failed to take into account the nature of the enemy they were facing. The Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army were highly motivated and adapt...
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