Vann's efforts to reform the war effort were largely in vain from "summary" of A Bright Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan
Vann's attempts to bring about change within the war effort in Vietnam were met with resistance at every turn. Despite his best efforts to implement more effective strategies and tactics, he found himself constantly battling against a bureaucratic system that was resistant to change. The military leadership, in particular, was reluctant to deviate from the status quo, even in the face of mounting evidence that current tactics were failing. Vann's frustration with the lack of progress was palpable, as he witnessed the same mistakes being made over and over again. He saw the toll that the war was taking on both the Vietnamese people and American soldiers, and he knew that significant changes needed to be made in order to turn the tide. However, his warnings fell on deaf ears, as those in power continued to prioritize their own agendas ov...
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