I believe the answer you are looking for is executive privilege
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It has to do with misinfortmation
In June 1812, the United States declared war against Great Britain in reaction to three issues: the British economic blockade of France, the induction of thousands of neutral American seamen into the British Royal Navy against their will, and the British support of hostile Indian tribes along the Great Lakes frontier.
The blending of greek and roman philosophies with christian ideas
They attacked only at night under the cover of darkness. Their tactic was to engage in small skirmishes in the South Vietnamese countryside where they were familiar with the area. They used guerilla warfare and had their trip wires and pits with sharpened bamboo stakes to demobilize the enemy. After the battle, they escaped back to the jungle.