Book Review: “This Time We Win – Revisiting The Tet Offensive”, by James, S. Robbins

(Originally Published 9/25/10)… also available at Amazon.com, here:

I was fortunate to receive a copy of Dr. James Robbins’ latest book, “This Time We Win – Revisiting the Tet Offensive”… and had the pleasure of Reviewing this soon-to-be Best Seller.

I can honestly say this #1 Amazon TOP-RANKED book (in Military, History, Vietnam) is, by Far, THE BEST compilation of accurate, historical data and information surrounding the Vietnam War I’ve EVER had the pleasure of reading.

The Myth IS that the American Superpower is ‘but a mere myth’.
A MUST-READ for all; particularly Teachers & Students – I would encourage Every Citizen of this country to revisit this Highly detailed Reality of what became the False (but accepted) Perception of “America’s Only Loss”.

“Diplomacy” is what the Losing side accepts in the face of defeat; not when you’re handily beating back your opponent, ignoring the will of your citizenry & allowing your own history to be written by a false narrative.
This was the largest error in (mis-)calculation on behalf of the Johnson Administration.

Made possible by his “limited war” strategy and desire for a ‘Stalemate’ in the conflict; the unwillingness to seek Total Victory – combined with the regular polemic attacks by his own “dovish” domestic political opponents – culminated into what has been, up until now… an extraordinary mischaracterization of what truly occurred (and widely incorrectly reported) – for decades and generations.

Even now, some 40 years after the Tet Offensive; the truth of America’s Total Military Victory is suppressed as “propaganda” among Military Leaders in North Vietnam… who speak out on their own crushing loss.

In “This Time We Win – Revisiting the Tet Offensive”, James Robbins sets the record straight with a vivid accounting of these strategic political breakdowns that not only weakened America’s resolve at that time – but serve today as an inspiring playbook for worldwide Terror Networks to follow. Without a clear picture and understanding of these missteps, we will likely find ourselves refighting the Tet Offensive again and again.

My Special Thanks to Dr. Robbins and his always professional and courteous publicist, Ms. Allen of KAS Publicity.
“This Time We Win” is available at www.Amazon.com and other fine booksellers. Please be sure to leave a Full Review for this fine read… and help keep its perfect, 100%, 5-Star Rating.

*Dr. James Robbins is Senior editorial writer for foreign affairs at The Washington Times and Executive Director of the American Security Council Foundation. A former Special Assistant in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Robbins is a frequent commentator on national security issues on U.S. and international television and radio; including appearances on MSNBC, PBS, National Public Radio, BBC, FNC, CNN, CNBC, CTV, C-SPAN, Voice of America, Al Jazeera and Al Hurrah.
He holds a Ph.D. From the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and has taught at that institution – as well as at Boston University, Missouri State University, Marine Corps University and National Defense University.
He served in government for ten years; and was awarded the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award.  He is an Expert in counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and military history.