. What specific problems does Ball identify that ultimately would make U.S. escalation in Vietnam unsuccessful?
Ball first identify problem was that if the South Vietnamese was already losing the battle, they will end up leaving the war. Secondly, Ball had an understanding that the US was fighting a war in a hostile land. But no matter what the Vietnamese Congress would not make any type of peace agreement with the United States. Lastly, the war would become uncivil if the United States would get involved, it meant that neither side would win the war at the end of the day.
2. What is Ball's advice concerning an appropriate U.S. policy toward Vietnam? What does he suggest is the best solution?
Ball thought it would be best if the number
Ball first identify problem was that if the South Vietnamese was already losing the battle, they will end up leaving the war. Secondly, Ball had an understanding that the US was fighting a war in a hostile land. But no matter what the Vietnamese Congress would not make any type of peace agreement with the United States. Lastly, the war would become uncivil if the United States would get involved, it meant that neither side would win the war at the end of the day.
2. What is Ball's advice concerning an appropriate U.S. policy toward Vietnam? What does he suggest is the best solution?
Ball thought it would be best if the number