Being Data-Driven Caused the Us to Lose in Vietnam
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The article argues that relying on data-driven approaches led to the US failure in Vietnam, highlighting the limitations of quantitative analysis in complex conflicts.
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derbOac
2 months ago
The Fog of War is a documentary that underscores this well.
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