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Title:
Bombing strategy options for the rest of 1967
Date of Creation:
May 9, 1967
Date of Declassification:
January 3, 1983
Type of Document:
Memorandum
Level of Classification:
TOP SECRET
Status of Copy:
SANITIZED
Pagination, Illustration:
12 p.
Abstract:
This memorandum lays out the major options that appear to exist for bombing strategy in the rest of 1967. It does so in terms of (a) a rough definition of target categories; (b) a statement of optional strategies; (c) a discussion of factors relevant to choice of strategy; and (d) a summary evaluation and recommendation. Obviously, bombing strategy cannot be considered in isolation from over-all strategy decisions. This memorandum assumes that there is general agreement on pressing forward in all possible ways with pacification, political progress in the South, and military pressures in the South. It recognizes that there remains the problem of major possible force increases, and this is not addressed. Intelligence conclusions in this memorandum have been reviewed by Mr. Helms, Ambassador Kohler, and China experts in the State Department. The arguments and final recommendation reflect the views of Messrs. Katzenbach, Helms, and William Bundy. The memorandum as a whole is designed to be read alongside the memorandum by Mr. Vance and Mr. Rostow, and to discuss in more depth the factors that have led to an essentially similar conclusion and recommendation.
Indexing Terms:
Declassified Documents Reference System Location:
1984-000810
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