What it Means to Win - A Post World War II Survey
Abstract
The thesis develops the meaning of 'win' by enumerating the United States philosophy of 'win' and by surveying several post World War II situations for the purpose of assessing whether the United States won or lost in each event. This thesis takes up the dialogue of 'win' by initially discussing some of the background aspects of winning which are considered germane: the literal meaning of the word; the American concept of the meaning of the word; and the impact that the environment, in which the word is used, has on its meaning. Next, four situations are discussed: Congo, 1960-62; Laos, 1962; Cuba, 1961- 1962; and Korea, 1950-1953. Each is described with a view toward assessing whether the United States 'won' or 'lost.' It is recognized that the four situations are only samples of the times since World War II. They are considered unique in themselves and also are considered to be inter-related due to the thread of a policy of containment; a policy which evolved over the years in response to events and circumstances. The paper concludes that the meaning of 'win' is to achieve the stated objectives.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 08, 1966
- Accession Number
- ADA510146
Entities
People
- Louis Rachmeler
Organizations
- United States Army War College