The Fog of War (2003) is an Academy Award-winning documentary film directed by Errol Morris. The film examines the life and times of former United States Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara and his involvement in the Vietnam War. Through interviews and archival footage, the film examines
The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara is a 2003 American documentary film about the life and times of former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, illustrating his observations of the nature of modern warfare. It was directed by Errol Morris and features an original score by Philip Glass. The title derives from the military concept of the "fog of war", which refers to the difficulty of making decisions in the midst of conflict.