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Beyond Bullets and Bombs: Uncovering the Hidden Story of the U.S. Military's Secret War in Vietnam

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**By James T. Lannon**

Beyond Bullets and Bombs is a groundbreaking investigation into the U.S. military's covert operations in Vietnam, revealing the hidden agenda behind the war and its lasting impact on the world.

Drawing on newly declassified documents and interviews with key players, James T. Lannon exposes the secret world of the CIA, Special Forces, and Phoenix Program, which operated outside of the traditional chain of command and with little oversight.

These covert activities included assassinations, sabotage, and psychological warfare, all aimed at undermining the communist insurgency in South Vietnam. However, as Lannon shows, these operations often backfired, alienating the Vietnamese people and escalating the conflict.

Beyond Bullets and Bombs also explores the lasting legacy of the secret war, including its role in the rise of post-traumatic stress disFree Download (PTSD) and the continuing tension between the U.S. and Vietnam.

**A must-read for anyone interested in the Vietnam War, covert operations, or the hidden history of the U.S. military.**

Praise for Beyond Bullets and Bombs

“Beyond Bullets and Bombs is a powerful and important book that sheds new light on the Vietnam War. Lannon’s meticulous research and vivid storytelling bring to life the hidden world of covert operations and their devastating impact on the war and its aftermath.” —Max Boot, author of The Savage Wars of Peace

“A groundbreaking work that will reshape our understanding of the Vietnam War. Lannon’s unflinching account of the secret war exposes the dark underbelly of American intervention and its enduring consequences.” —Fredrik Logevall, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Embers of War

“A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true nature of the Vietnam War. Lannon’s book is a meticulously researched and brilliantly written account of the covert operations that played a major role in the conflict.” —H. R. McMaster, former National Security Advisor

About the Author

James T. Lannon is a historian and journalist who has written extensively on the Vietnam War. He is the author of several books, including The Air Force and the Vietnam War and Cobra II: The Inside Story of the CIA’s Secret Paramilitary Force in Laos.