George Crile Books in Order

George Crile is a renowned American journalist, celebrated for his three-decade tenure at CBS News. As a seasoned investigator and producer, he fearlessly tackles complex, contentious subjects on television. Crile is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking 1982 documentary, "The Uncounted Enemy: A Vietnam Deception," which scrutinized General William C. Westmoreland's military strategies in the Vietnam War. Alongside correspondent Mike Wallace and other colleagues, Crile pieced together evidence to suggest a conspiracy to mislead the American public about the true extent of enemy troop numbers. This pivotal work sparked intense controversy and one of the most bitter disputes in television history. Throughout his illustrious career, Crile has earned a reputation for unwavering bravery, earning numerous awards for his fearless reporting and unflinching pursuit of truth.

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Book Series by George Crile

  • #1
    Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of How the Wildest Man in Congress and a Rogue CIA Agent Changed the History of our Times(2003)
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  • #2
    My Enemy's Enemy: The Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History: the Arming of the Mujahideen by the CIA(2003)
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About George Crile

George Crile is a renowned American journalist, celebrated for his three-decade tenure at CBS News. As a seasoned investigator and producer, he fearlessly tackles complex, contentious subjects on television. Crile is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking 1982 documentary, "The Uncounted Enemy: A Vietnam Deception," which scrutinized General William C. Westmoreland's military strategies in the Vietnam War. Alongside correspondent Mike Wallace and other colleagues, Crile pieced together evidence to suggest a conspiracy to mislead the American public about the true extent of enemy troop numbers. This pivotal work sparked intense controversy and one of the most bitter disputes in television history. Throughout his illustrious career, Crile has earned a reputation for unwavering bravery, earning numerous awards for his fearless reporting and unflinching pursuit of truth.

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