Eyewitness Vietnam: Firsthand Accounts from Operation Rolling Thunder to the Fall of Saigon - Hardcover

Donald L. Gilmore

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1402728522 ISBN 13: 9781402728525

Publisher: Sterling, 2008

Synopsis

The Vietnam War was one of the most controversial conflicts of the 20th century. It was also one of the most divisive. American involvement in Vietnam nearly tore the nation apart, and the wars repercussions remain a part of American consciousness. Written by military historian Donald Gilmore and edited by D.M. Giangreco - author of Eyewitness D-Day - Eyewitness Vietnam traces the history of Americas longest war, illuminating its causes, battles, and after-effects, its unfolding and unraveling. Accompanied by maps and nearly 250 photographs - many seen here for the first time - each chapter highlights a specific operation and special feature of the fighting, from the Viet Congs guerrilla tactics to the MIA issue. And, just as in the bestselling Eyewitness D-Day, numerous interviews with first-hand participants, both American and Vietnamese, present a compelling, intimate, and deeply personal view of this tumultuous time.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1402728522
• ISBN 13: 9781402728525
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304
• Editor: D.M. Giangreco