Understanding Data In War And Peace

Robert S McNamara, former US Secretary of Defence, under Kennedy

Robert S McNamara, former US Secretary of Defence, under Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, talks to camera for one hour and thirty minutes, in the documentary Fog of War.

During this time, he teaches us about data and its use in war and peace. He also teaches us, the benefits of hindsight, our own responsibility, and our collective determination, never to learn from it. Even when it has been miraculously replayed in documentary form, before we make new decisions.
The Fog of War: Official Site

Fog of War - The documentary that can change your mind about war

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