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Overview: Throughout the early 1960s, the Joint Chiefs of Staff confronted a series of crises that touched nearly every part of the globe. Cuba, Berlin, the Congo, Saudi Arabia, India, Indonesia, Laos, and South Vietnam all became areas of confrontation. The worldwide scope of these challenges created, among US policymakers, a mindset in which failure anywhere would have repercussions everywhere.What most concerned the JCS was an apparent erosion of US credibility that emboldened communist leaders to pursue more adventurous policies. President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara pursued what they conceived as more flexible approaches to strategy and crisis management. The JCS, however, worried that civilian leaders might lack the determination to do whatever became necessary to achieve success. McNamara's managerial reforms, which centralized decision-making in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, added to the friction in civil-military relations.During 1961-1962, relations between the JCS and their civilian superiors were often awkward and even confrontational. A failure in communications contributed to the Bay of Pigs debacle. The appointment of General Maxwell D. Taylor as Chairman, in October 1962, ameliorated the situation. Taylor expressed deep regard for McNamara, which the Secretary reciprocated. From the civilians' perspective, Taylor's main achievements lay in controlling the Service Chiefs during the missile crisis and securing their support for the Limited Test Ban Treaty. Yet that improvement proved temporary and personal, not institutional and permanent.This volume is the first in this series to have benefitted from meetings between the author and some of the Chiefs whom he describes. These took place during the middle and later 1970s.1. Entering the New Frontier: Men and Methods * 2. Strategic Priorities Undergo Major Changes * 3. Strategic Nuclear Forces: "Superiority" Versus "Assured Destruction" * 4. Continental Defense: Still Feasible? * 5. Conventional Capabilities Expand * 6. Disarmament Gives Way to Arms Control * 7. Nuclear Testing: Start and Stop * 8. The Cuban Debacle * 9. The Laotian Precipice * 10. The Berlin Confrontation * 11. The Cuban Missile Crisis * 12. NATO: Advocating New Approaches * 13. NATO: Initiatives Falter * 14. Paring the Military Assistance Program * 15. Latin America: Containment and Counter-Insurgency * 16. Middle East Kaleidoscope * 17. "New Africa" and the Congo Entanglement * 18. South Asia: Contradictions of Containment * 19. The Far East: Seeking a Strategy * 20. Conclusion: Appraising Performances1. Entering the New Frontier: Men and Methods * The Young Men Meet the Old * New Methods: At the White House * New Methods: At the Pentagon * Adjusting the JCS Program for Planning * 2. Strategic Priorities Undergo Major Changes * Conventional Capability Emphasized; Basic National Security Policy Aborted * Focusing on Counterinsurgency * The SIOP: Striving for a Controlled Response * Summation * 3. Strategic Nuclear Forces: "Superiority" Versus "Assured Destruction" * The "Missile Gap" Is Reversed * Force Planning in 1961 * Force Planning in 1962 * Force Planning in 1963 * Force Planning in 1964 * Summation * 4. Continental Defense: Still Feasible? * An Outdated Posture * Force Planning in 1961 * Force Planning in 1962 * Force Planning in 1963 * Force Planning in 1964 * 5. Conventional Capabilities Expand * At the Outset, Small Steps * Force Planning in 1961 * Force Planning in 1962 * Force Planning in 1963 * Force Planning in 1964 * Summation * 6. Disarmament Gives Way to Arms Control * The Creation of ACDA * Formulating a Disarmament Plan * Some Small Steps * Examining an SNDV Freeze * Summation * 7.

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Thomas  Davis
Thomas Davis October 23, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Donald Clark
Donald Clark September 17, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
Joseph Thomas
Joseph Thomas July 14, 2024
Not entirely to my refined tastes. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Susan Sanchez
Susan Sanchez May 05, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Susan Garcia
Susan Garcia December 23, 2025
A very strong entry. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel.
Margaret Collins
Margaret Collins March 03, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith December 08, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
Laura Young
Laura Young March 28, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
Jessica Thompson
Jessica Thompson August 16, 2024
A very strong entry. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A solid 4 stars from me.
Rebecca Allen
Rebecca Allen October 02, 2024
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
Edward Lewis
Edward Lewis September 18, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson August 09, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Nicholas Jackson
Nicholas Jackson August 24, 2024
I find myself somewhat conflicted. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Christopher Anderson
Christopher Anderson June 27, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
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