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Title: Vietnam War
Author: Maurice Isserman
Narrator: John Pruden
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-18-11
Publisher: University Press Audiobooks
Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes
Genres: History, American
Publisher's Summary:
In clear, lucid prose, Vietnam War, Revised Edition explores the critical questions surrounding the United States' experience in Vietnam: What led President Lyndon B. Johnson to commit combat troops in 1965? How was it possible for the North Vietnamese to suffer a military defeat in the Tet Offensive in 1968 and yet achieve a political victory? What has America learned from the experience of fighting in Vietnam? This riveting history includes a clear discussion of the roots of U.S. involvement in Indochina in the days just after World War II and goes on to explore the varied and complex motives behind America's effort to halt the spread of communism in Asia. This new edition also features a chapter focusing on the innovative military tactics and weaponry involved throughout the conflict. Vietnam War, Revised Edition offers a solid introduction to the subject. The book is published by Chelsea House Publishers, a leading publisher of educational material.
Members Reviews:
Vietnam Vet Opinion
I recieved this book in a timely manner. It is used, but there were no signs of wear and tear. In fact, I thought it was new when I opened the package. I am very pleased with the condition of the book.
I bought the book because I am a Vietnam combat veteran. As I age, I find that the anger and fustration I felt towards the Vietnamese people was unwarranted, and needed to find a fresh perspective towards the people and their culture. I reviewed this book and thought it a good way to start some healing. I wanted a brief history of why we were there. This book gave me a very good understanding of the events that led up to the war, the key players involved, and how the escalation occurred.
I would recommend this book to others for the same reasons I read it, and for the curious who are exploring it for the first time. I believe that it would be a good starter book for younger readers, ages around 13-14.
Informative but not without its flaws
THE VIETNAM WAR ALMANAC is fairly-well put together, with a chronological aspect, kicking off with a bit of general Vietnamese history, right through French colonialism, Japanese World War II occupation,rekindling of French control, the defeat at Dem Bien Phu, the ensuing politics and division between North and South Vietnams and finally direct U.S. involvement beginning with the landing of the U.S. 9TH Marines at Da Nang on March 8, 1965 and on to the evacuation of Saigon in 1975 and beyond. The book then moves on into the category of the Land, Sea and Air Wars in that volatile country, and then some. There is a brief full-color photo section in the beginning of the book, followed by an array of b&w photography throughout. While the color photos are nice and detailed, about half the b&w are dismally vague, almost to the point where they are too darkened to fully appreciate. Then there are a few inaccuracies which played no small part in my three-star rating. One was a b&w photo whose caption read "..North Vietnamese troops crossing a river...". In actuality, the shot was taken during the Korean War and the soldiers are actually Red Chinese, judging from their quilted combat fatigues and fur-laden hats...in tropical surroundings? I don't think so! Then, there is an entry under March 9, 1965 stating "...U.S. Marines of the 9th Division landed at Da Nang armed with M-16s..." M-16s? Wrong again! Try standard-issue M-14 rifles.
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Title: Vietnam War
Author: Maurice Isserman
Narrator: John Pruden
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-18-11
Publisher: University Press Audiobooks
Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes
Genres: History, American
Publisher's Summary:
In clear, lucid prose, Vietnam War, Revised Edition explores the critical questions surrounding the United States' experience in Vietnam: What led President Lyndon B. Johnson to commit combat troops in 1965? How was it possible for the North Vietnamese to suffer a military defeat in the Tet Offensive in 1968 and yet achieve a political victory? What has America learned from the experience of fighting in Vietnam? This riveting history includes a clear discussion of the roots of U.S. involvement in Indochina in the days just after World War II and goes on to explore the varied and complex motives behind America's effort to halt the spread of communism in Asia. This new edition also features a chapter focusing on the innovative military tactics and weaponry involved throughout the conflict. Vietnam War, Revised Edition offers a solid introduction to the subject. The book is published by Chelsea House Publishers, a leading publisher of educational material.
Members Reviews:
Vietnam Vet Opinion
I recieved this book in a timely manner. It is used, but there were no signs of wear and tear. In fact, I thought it was new when I opened the package. I am very pleased with the condition of the book.
I bought the book because I am a Vietnam combat veteran. As I age, I find that the anger and fustration I felt towards the Vietnamese people was unwarranted, and needed to find a fresh perspective towards the people and their culture. I reviewed this book and thought it a good way to start some healing. I wanted a brief history of why we were there. This book gave me a very good understanding of the events that led up to the war, the key players involved, and how the escalation occurred.
I would recommend this book to others for the same reasons I read it, and for the curious who are exploring it for the first time. I believe that it would be a good starter book for younger readers, ages around 13-14.
Informative but not without its flaws
THE VIETNAM WAR ALMANAC is fairly-well put together, with a chronological aspect, kicking off with a bit of general Vietnamese history, right through French colonialism, Japanese World War II occupation,rekindling of French control, the defeat at Dem Bien Phu, the ensuing politics and division between North and South Vietnams and finally direct U.S. involvement beginning with the landing of the U.S. 9TH Marines at Da Nang on March 8, 1965 and on to the evacuation of Saigon in 1975 and beyond. The book then moves on into the category of the Land, Sea and Air Wars in that volatile country, and then some. There is a brief full-color photo section in the beginning of the book, followed by an array of b&w photography throughout. While the color photos are nice and detailed, about half the b&w are dismally vague, almost to the point where they are too darkened to fully appreciate. Then there are a few inaccuracies which played no small part in my three-star rating. One was a b&w photo whose caption read "..North Vietnamese troops crossing a river...". In actuality, the shot was taken during the Korean War and the soldiers are actually Red Chinese, judging from their quilted combat fatigues and fur-laden hats...in tropical surroundings? I don't think so! Then, there is an entry under March 9, 1965 stating "...U.S. Marines of the 9th Division landed at Da Nang armed with M-16s..." M-16s? Wrong again! Try standard-issue M-14 rifles.