What role did edward lansdale play in the cold war

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What role (s) did Edward Lansdale play in the Cold War, according to Jonathan Nashel? How and why did Lansdale achieve fame and even notoriety, although he was a "covert" agent in the CIA? What were the practical results of his "covert" actions in places like the Philippines, Vietnam, and Cuba? Why is understanding Lansdale important to an understanding of American fireign policy during the Cold War?

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