A book of great humanity and compassion. . . . Fair-minded without being uncritical, thorough but never pedantic, always clear and readable, this book belongs on the small shelf of truly first-class books on American policy in the Vietnam War.--William P. Bundy, former editor of Foreign Affairs
A genuinely important study which views President Johnson&8217;s conduct of Vietnam policy with a fresh eye.--George McT. Kahin, author of Intervention: How America Became Involved in Vietnam
Uncertain Warriors will be much discussed as Vietnam scholars continue to debate the question, 'Why Vietnam?'--Lloyd Gardner, author of Approaching Vietnam: From World War II through Dienbienphu
The best account I have seen of Tet decisions.--George C. Herring, author of America's Longest War: The United States and Vietnam, 1950-1975
Barrett's work helps one appreciate further the tortured complexity of Lyndon Johnson and the flawed and tragic nature of the American military involvement in Vietnam that he oversaw.--Review of Politics
Recommended to both history buffs and those whose lives Vietnam touched, who still wonder how and why decisions were made on US involvement.--Military Review
Barrett has produced a highly provocative study that examines Lyndon Johnson's national security apparatus and decision-making process.--Naval War College Review
Barrett successfully undermines the standard view of Johnson's decision-making process.--American Historical Review
Important and disturbing.--International History Review
Highly recommended.--Library Journal