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The Library of Congress has cataloged the Scribner edition as follows: Halberstam, David. War in a time of peace : Bush, Clinton, and the generals / David Halberstam.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. ). 1. United States—Foreign relations—1989–. 2. United States—Politics and government—1989–. 3. Bush, George, 1924–. 4. Clinton, Bill, 1946–. 5. United States—Military policy. 6. Intervention (International law). 7. Vietnamese Conflict, 1961–1975—Influence. I. Title.

E881.H34 2001

327.73—dc21 2001038416

ISBN 0-7432-0212-0

ISBN 0-7432-2323-3 (Pbk)

ISBN 978-1-5011-4150-8 (eBook)