Vietnam War 59

In this account of one of the worst intelligence failures in American history, James J. Wirtz explains why U.S. forces were surprised by the North Vietnamese Tet Offensive in 1968. Wirtz reconstruct……続きを見る

The Vietnam War, in the so-called “American Phase”, ended with the fall of Saigon in 1975, affected more than one generation, in America and in the whole world, besides obviously in Vietnam. Followi……続きを見る

Today the Asia-Pacific region stands on the verge of major change, with centuries of western dominated regional order being seriously challenged and quite possibly nearing its end. The emergence of ……続きを見る

In a potent act of myth busting, Noam Chomsky turns his critical gaze upon the Kennedy Administration and draws controversial parallels between the Presidency of JFK and that of Ronald Reagan, with ……続きを見る

“This is a lost and extraordinary story. William Chickering has excavated it with heroic persistence, and now tells it with authority, empathy, and grace. Damn, what a fine and valuable book.” ー Da……続きを見る

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“Painstakingly researched and crafted, Larry Berman’s Zumwalt is a compelling and rich portrait of one of the nation’s great patriots.” ーWalter Anderson, former editor and CEO of Parade Zumwalt is ……続きを見る

How two Vietnam POWs, one white and one black, formed an unexpected friendship that saved them both: “A moving story.”ーJohn McCain Fred Cherry was one of the few black pilots taken prisoner by the ……続きを見る

Poems by Nguyen Phan Que Mai Translated from the Vietnamese by Bruce Weigl and Nguyen Phan Que Mai Nguyen Phan Que Mai is among the most exciting writers to emerge from post-war Vietnam. Bruce Weigl……続きを見る

Through the Valley is the captivating memoir of the last U.S. Army soldier taken prisoner during the Vietnam War. A narrative of courage, hope, and survival, Through the Valley is more than just a w……続きを見る

The U.S. Naval Institute Chronicles series focuses on the relevance of history by exploring topics like significant battles, personalities, and service components. Tapping into the U.S. Naval Instit……続きを見る

The U.S. Naval Institute Chronicles series focuses on the relevance of history by exploring topics like significant battles, personalities, and service components. Tapping into the U.S. Naval Instit……続きを見る

Following Kim aboard the Kilinski as it journeys from south to north, readers are transported back to Vietnam during the war years, witnessing the hardships of daily life, the bittersweet humor, and……続きを見る

In Teeing Off, innocence meets with adulthood in a coming-of-age story told against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. The heroineーbookish but immatureーstruggles with the inevitable chaos of adolesc……続きを見る

Experience life aboard a naval vessel, the adrenaline of missions in the unforgiving jungles of Vietnam, and the moments of brotherhood that made survival possible. One day, Larry Burke was carving ……続きを見る

In early June 1967, Marine Corps recruits from Minneapolis-St. Paul and outlying Minnesota received a letter stating all those scheduled for active duty in June would go as one platoon on June 28, 1……続きを見る

In Vietnamese: 'Tứ Quý' nói lên lời tri ân dành cho những người phụ nữ thầm lặng đã sống, yêu, và hy sinh trong những giai đoạn đen tối của đất nước. 'Tứ Quý' khắc họa hành trình của bốn người phụ n……続きを見る

One of the most influential leaders of the twentieth century, Ho Chi Minh was founder of the Indochina Communist Party and its successor, the Viet-Minh, and was president from 1945 to 1969 of the De……続きを見る

“Jim Pomeroy’s Alliances & Armor bridges the gaps between Cold War diplomacy and military operational history. With a firm grasp of multi-archival and secondary sources, Pomeroy provides a comprehen……続きを見る

The Peace Warrior: How I Escaped the Prison of Anger, is the illustrated true story of Greg Payton, an African- American soldier who was jailed in Vietnam in 1968 when The strict African-American wa……続きを見る

Vietnam Ambush tells the story of a young man answering the call of America to fight a war against the communist Vietnamese as a replacement with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade in 1968/69. It tell……続きを見る

From Humble Beginnings to the Frontlines of Vietnam: A Riveting Journey through Military Induction, Intense Training, and the Brutal Realities of War. In Busting Jungle, the author takes readers on ……続きを見る

A detailed account of the civil engineering work done to assist US forces during the Vietnam War by the New York Times–bestselling author of Vietnam Diary. To fuel their efforts in the Vietnam War, ……続きを見る

A vivid eyewitness account of US troops fighting in the Vietnam War by the award-winning, New York Times–bestselling author and journalist. "This is the real war in South Vietnam, as reported by a m……続きを見る

Curt Stocker began smoking pot in October of 1966, more than a year before he went to Vietnam. In fact, the rumor about the incredible superiority of Vietnamese pot was the only positive aspect abou……続きを見る

In Volume 1, Curt, "The Kid," dodged infantry duty by securing a spot with Armed Forces Radio only to be reassigned to Psychological Operations (PSYOPS) in Vietnam. Unable to speak Vietnamese, he wa……続きを見る

Experience the Vietnam War Like Never Before – Through the Lens of History The Vietnam War: A Visual Chronicle is a powerful new book that brings one of America's most consequential and controversia……続きを見る

Step back in time to the tumultuous days of the Russian Revolution with "The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki: Campaigning in North Russia 19181919." This riveting account ……続きを見る

The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Manhattan District: Explore the historical documentation of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasak……続きを見る

"You cannot read Fallon’s book without gaining tremendous respect for those Marines who fought with courage and skill and served honorably where their country asked them to. I strongly recommend Hil……続きを見る