McNamara’s War, referring to Robert McNamara’s Vietnam War policies, was the escalation of American troops in Vietnam.

McNamaras War

Robert McNamara was the Secretary of Defense under President Lyndon Johnson and continuously urged the president to escalate the United States’ involvement in the war through technology. This led to widespread protest against the “McNamara War” as McNamara utilized harsh policies, like the “body count,” which were portrayed as unjust, even in a war. This led to widespread protests about the inhumane policies that were enacted during the Vietnam War.

“I should like to know what the Foreign Ministers propose to do about bringing to an end the unjustifiable killing that is going on in South Vietnam.” – New York Times