"A step-by-step indictment by a man inside the government ... After tracing the background of the war from America's early massive economic support of the French in Indochina to our present-day total commitment, Senator Hartket reveals the whole range of damaging effects the war is having on America itself."--Jacket.

1. The roots of struggle -- 2. Two Vietnams-- and American involvement -- 3. The nature of our commitment -- 4. Escalation -- 5. The credibility gap -- 6. Guerilla warfare in the south -- 7. Bombing the north -- 8. The third war in Vietnam -- 9. Counting the costs -- 10. The morality gap -- 11. Principles for a peace policy.