Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara justified committing American ground troops to offensive operations in the summer of 1965 by arguing that doing so would
A. quickly and decisively defeat the Communists.
B. creating conditions conducive to a favorable solution in the future.
C. overwhelm the Communists, who would surrender rather than face defeat.
D. cost the U.S. nothing, while mollifying domestic critics who were calling for decisive action.
Answer: B
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