Detailed account by a New York Times editor, analyzing possible misrepresentations of the naval engagement over which the U.S.A. went to war.

"A New York Times book."

A constitutional crisis -- August 4, 1964 -- The President -- The manager -- The hearing -- The Senate -- The chairman -- Collision -- Deadlock -- The investigation -- Return engagement -- Backstage -- The captain -- The event -- The opportunity -- The result.