Review of The Fog of War (2003) by Michael C — 11 May 2008

Good, yet complicated (not in a bad way) like the wars in which it covers.

This review of The Fog of War (2003) was written by Michael C on 11 May 2008.

The Fog of War has generally received very positive reviews.

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