Yes, you can say that again.
So much so, they actually aided the enemy constantly. And why not, with Congress doing the same thing, especially under Nixon.
Once again, an example of the powers that be, not being willing to see a fresh face come in and correct things.
Congress fought Nixon at every turn.
Every time we were making headway, Congress forced Nixon to call a ceasefire so the NVC could repair and resupply.
Cronkite declared the Tet Offensive a big success for the NVC, although the NVC were resoundingly beaten to a pulp in most instances.
“Cronkite declared the Tet Offensive a big success for the NVC, although the NVC were resoundingly beaten to a pulp in most instances.”
General Giap later admitted that the Tet offensive was their last gasp effort.
The bombing of the.north had done it’s job. He stated that six more months of bombing would have won the war for the US.
They counted on Cronkite and the media to win the day for them and it worked.
I haven’t trusted any media since then. To me Cronkite was the LEAST trusted man in America.