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The Arnheiter affair

The Arnheiter affair

HistoryMilitary History
Pages
304
Published
1972
Language
English

Synopsis

This book investigates the controversial career of Commander Marcus Aurelius Arnheiter, who was relieved of his command of the destroyer USS Vance during the Vietnam War. It delves into the events and personalities that led to the 'Arnheiter affair,' a scandal that exposed deep divisions within the U.S. Navy. The narrative explores themes of authority, loyalty, and the pressures faced by military leaders in wartime.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeTenseComplexThought-Provoking

Genres

History Military History Politics & Society Political Thriller

About the author

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Neil Sheehan

Cornelius Mahoney "Neil" Sheehan (born October 27, 1936) is an American journalist. As a reporter for The New York Times in 1971, Sheehan obtained the classified Pentagon Papers from Daniel Ellsberg. His series of articles revealed a secret United States Department of Defense history of the Vietnam War and led to a US Supreme Court case, New York Times Co. v. United States, 403 U.S. 713 (1971), when the United States government failed to halt publication. He received a Pulitzer Prize and a...