What an extraordinary life McNamara had. In this film an 86 year old Robert McNamara recounts his personal experience as Secretary of Defense under Presidents Johnson and Kennedy as well as his experiences advising General Curtis LeMay in WWII. He actually remembers the 1918 Pandemic and the Armistice Day for WWI. I had no idea he was the President of Ford Motor Company, but he made his mark there too.
He was the analyst that supported the Army Air Force's horrific campaign of firebombing in Japan. McNamara was also at the table during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, and of course was Johnson's designee to prosecute the Vietnam war. Some of his revelations were absolutely startling. The whole film is divided into 11 life lessons from McNamara about both war and life in general. Fascinating and 2004 Oscar winner for best documentary. Highly recommended.
He was the analyst that supported the Army Air Force's horrific campaign of firebombing in Japan. McNamara was also at the table during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, and of course was Johnson's designee to prosecute the Vietnam war. Some of his revelations were absolutely startling. The whole film is divided into 11 life lessons from McNamara about both war and life in general. Fascinating and 2004 Oscar winner for best documentary. Highly recommended.