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"I am most favorably impressed by the Essential Histories series on the American Civil War. Written by four of the best historians of the military course of the war, these volumes provide a lucid and concise narrative of the campaigns in both the Eastern and Western theaters as well as penetrating analyses of strategies and leadership. Ideal for classroom use or fireside reading."
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The Vietnam War was arguably the most important event, or series of events, of the "American century". America entered the brutal conflict certain of its moral mission to save the world from the advance of communism. As this title explains, however, the war was not at all what the US expected. Outnumbered and outgunned the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces resorted to a guerrilla war based on the theories of Mao Zedong of China. This was war reduced to its most basic level - find the enemy and kill him.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this book is a good initial overview in to the vietnam war. it is not too in depth, or heavy reading, it details the main facts and timeline of the war. it is written in documentary style, no personal accounts or campaign details.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great little book and I would highly recommend it to anyone whether for personal reading or education purposes. It is a very concise and succinct account of the Vietnam War but without missing out anything of huge importance. You are taken through the background to the warning signs of war, the outbreak and the fighting. Contrary to another review that said there are no personal accounts, there are actually two - one by a soldier called John Young and another by a civilian Kim Herzinger - and although brief (a couple of pages for each, the book is approx. A5) they do give a good look into the war through different eyes. This is definitely a book worth buying.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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If you want an initial overview of the Vietnam War, then this is a good option. There's not much detail, and it won't give you the "blood & guts", but you'll get an understanding of what led to the war, how it played out, and some of the consequences.
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An interesting read
This book will easily and quickly bring you up to speed on the Vietnam war. Excellently put together with just the right ammout of detail to enable you to dive deeper into the... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2009 by S. V. Mudge
Excellent Overview
Having seem many war films and read various fictional accounts about Vietnam I never really understood what went on. Read more
Published on 29 April 2009 by Mark Brooks
Brief but succint
A little light on detail but a good place to start if you want to get to grips with the timeline of the war and the major events.
Published on 15 Mar 2009 by Freddy Flint
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