One of the things i loved so muchand that broke my heart so cleanlyabout the things they carried was that it reminded me of another beloved war book, slaughterhouse. Fortunately, this eyewitness books volume devoted to the vietnam war helps me move a bit beyond the sketchy understanding i had when i open the book basically, something that happened in the gulf of tonkin was used as an excuse to escalate american military involvement, the corrupt government of south vietnam fell, the tet offensive. Taylor chose as the epigraph to the book an excerpt from a 1946 statement by gen. Explore the people, places, battles, and weapons of americas indochina struggle with dk eyewitness books. Not only can you trace the timeline of the war from the indochina struggle in 1946 to the final offensive in 1975, page after page of reallife photographs offer a unique look at the reality of the vietnam war. Eyewitness history of the vietnam war 9780345342942 by esper, george and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The following texts are used and recommended by alpha history authors. See campaigns in the air and battles in jungles, cities, and rice paddies, from. The eyewitness history of the vietnam war, 19611975 book. American involvement in vietnam nearly tore the nation apart, and the wars repercussions remain a part of the public using the same format that made eyewitness dday so unforgettable, this new volume offers an equally powerful. Eyewitness history of the vietnam war by george esper. Perhaps more targeted at the scholarly minded, this book collects official documents and private letters from a sea of sources. The series now has over one hundred titles on a variety of subjects, such as dinosaurs, ancient egypt, flags, chemistry, music, the solar system, film, and william shakespeare.
The dk eyewitness books book series by multiple authors includes books eyewitness. The vietnam war was one of the most controversial conflicts of the 20th century. Vietnam war eyewitness book show additional categories. From the first combat death to the fall of saigon in 1975 the voices of the fighting men are. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. A divisive and destructive event, the vietnam war was the worlds first televised war, and photographs from its front lines powerfully convey wars complex reality. Vietnam war dk eyewitness books series by dk publishing. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Now available for the first time in paperback, dk eyewitness books.
From the first combat death to the fall of saigon in 1975 the voices of the fighting men are brought to the forefront through personal letters, diaries, tapes, and through their voices. Childrens middle grade books childrens picture books. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Vietnam eyewitness provided excellent photos of vietnam which is why i gave it three stars. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Giangrecoauthor of eyewitness dday eyewitness vietnam traces the history of americas longest war, illuminating its causes, battles, and. Taking a global perspective, the vietnam war remembers the people who served and features full spreads about prisoners of war, antiwar protest movements, and the significance of. Vietnam war dk eyewitness books dk eyewitness books by stuart murray 0756615860 9780756615864 dk eyewitness books. A chronological narrative by awardwinning associated press reporter george esper sets the stage. See campaigns in the air and battles in jungles, cities, and rice paddies, from saigon to the mekong delta. Discover the people, places, battles, and weapons of americas indochina struggl sacrifice and honor. Dk eyewitness bks dk eyewitness books vietnam war by. The best books about vietnam as a country, not just the vietnam war.
Written by military historian donald gilmore and edited by d. Chronologically arranged chapters are supplemented with a time line of important events and maps charting the. This book, vietnam war is one of the books in the eyewitness books so it is a book full of facts and information about the vietnam war. An american tragedy, published in 1970, is an examination of the united states conduct of the vietnam war in comparison to the actions taken by nazi germany during the second world war. The eyewitness history of the vietnam war, 19611975 by. I needed photos of the vietnam war for a special project i was doing for a new class id started. Vietnam war tells the dramatic story of patriotism, tragedy, bloody conflict, and heroism. Eyewitness books or eyewitness guides is a series of nonfiction books intended for children and young adults. The inside story of a publishing phenomenon, science, dk eyewitness travel guide estonia, latvia lithuania, and several more.
The vietnam war was one of the most controversial conflicts of. They were first published in england by dorling kindersley in 1988. I went to barnes and noble to find a book on the vietnam war. Using the same format that made eyewitness dday so unforgettable, this new volume offers an equally powerful look at the vietnam war. The eyewitness history of the vietnam war, 19611975. Welcome to alpha historys selection of vietnam war books. Book overview a visual and informative guide to one of the longest and most controversial wars in american history, now revised and updated in the relaunched dk eyewitness books format. Complete set of eyewitness nam 2 vols, orbis, 1988, 1988, first edition a complete set of 25 magazines essentially the texts of classic vietnam war literature in their original pictorial card wrappers as issued, housed in two original glazed heavy pictorial card cases. David hume kennerly arrived in vietnam in 1971 as a photographer for united press international and won the 1972 pulitzer prize for feature photography for his images capturing quieter moments of war. Us soldiers, communist leaders, saigon loyalists, vietnamese peasants and even nixon himself.
American involvement in vietnam nearly tore the nation apart, and the wars repercussions remain a part of the public consciousness. Its just presented with different facts, lists, and information about the war, soldiers, countries, weapons, and other stuff. Be an eyewitness to the longest war in american historya dramatic story of patriotism, tragedy, bloody conflict, and heroism. Dk eyewitness vietnam war, hardcover by murray, stuart, isbn 0756611660, isbn 9780756611668, brand new, free shipping in the us traces the history of the asian war that killed over 58,000 americans, discussing the causes and effects, leaders, major battles, guerrilla warfare, aerial bombing, weaponry, peace negotiations, and lessons learned. I searched on the web and found eyewitness books vietnam war and i was set. Vietnam war dk eyewitness books dk eyewitness books. Giangrecoauthor of eyewitness dday eyewitness vietnam traces the history of americas longest war, illuminating its causes, battles, and aftereffects, its unfolding and unraveling. A visual and informative guide to one of the longest and most controversial wars in american history, now revised and updated in the relaunched dk eyewitness books format. Readers weighed in on the best books about the vietnam war.
There was a time when all i knew of vietnam war books was tim obriens, the things they carried, a book that prompted the laconic entry in my book journal, this book destroyed me. Purchasing these books through the book depository is a great way for you to save money, while supporting alpha history. That is perhaps fair since there are many books that criticize the u. American involvement in vietnam nearly tore the nation apart, and the wars repercussions. The story however, is slanted heavily in favor of the u. Eyewitness history of the vietnam war paperback september 12, 1986 by george esper author. Each revised eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak. The first history of the vietnam war by those who were there.
Military history books for kids introduce your kids to these 10 nonfiction childrens books about military history. Hunts a vietnam war reader is a very different text to onans. Sanford wexler the vietnam waramericas first television warcost the lives of nearly 60,000 americans and one and a half million vietnamese from both the north and the south. Vietnam war be an eyewitness to the longest war in american historya dramatic story of patriotism, tragedy, bloody conflict, and heroism.
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