Lansdale’s strategies from the Philippines failed in Vietnam.

Evidence

Lansdale was a victim in Vietnam of his success in the Philippines. Men who succeed at an enterprise of great moment often tie a snare for themselves by assuming that they have discovered some universal truth. — Neil Sheehan, A Bright Shining Lie, 386

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Neil Sheehan, A Bright Shining Lie, 386
• XREF: connects to: Lansdale’s influence was crucial for Diem’s survival in Vietnam. — Neil Sheehan, A Bright Shining Lie, 375