Senseless Secrets: The Failures of U.S. Military Intelligence from George Washington to the Present

failures considered fatal actions of the cia through civil war and the last two world wars; very interesting book for the new generations of army officers.

Lanning is a hero as a soldier and a writer. His review of the entire history of US Intelligence efforts makes it clear that deceiving ourselves and sending young men into harm's way without adequate information is standard operating procedure. This is a terrific book; a smooth and satisfying read; and should be required reading for all citizens. A book with the heart and soul of an experienced soldier. One can only hope that lawmakers and professional soldiers will read this book. God help us if we continue to repeat our past