Vietnam War 27

Der Vietnamkrieg - humane Katastrophe, politisches Desaster und lange nachhallendes Kapitel des Kalten Krieges. Kompakt und anschaulich analysiert vom bekannten Zeithistoriker Rolf Steininger. Rober……続きを見る

David R. “Buff” Honodel was a cocky young man with an inflated self-image when he arrived in 1969 at his base in Udorn, Thailand. His war was not in Vietnam; it was a secret one in the skies of a ne……続きを見る

A poignant memoir that recounts the author's hair-raising--and occasionally hilarious--experiences as a young, not especially gung-ho Marine artilleryman in Vietnam. Gritty and disturbing, Bill Jone……続きを見る

Who was most responsible for the Vietnam War? Did President Lyndon Johnson simply continue the policies of his predecessors, Eisenhower and Kennedy, or was he the principal architect? What responsib……続きを見る

On 6th June 1969 the troops of 1 Australian Task Force fought their last major urban action in Vietnam at the small rubber hamlet of Binh Ba. Up against a force of regular soldiers from the 33rd NVA……続きを見る

A Vietnam veteran takes you into the cockpit and shares true stories of his flying career in this compelling memoir. In this action-packed memoir, Jules Harper recounts the unique process of becomin……続きを見る

The legacy and memory of wartime South Vietnam through the eyes of Vietnamese refugees In 1975, South Vietnam fell to communism, marking a stunning conclusion to the Vietnam War. Although this forme……続きを見る

NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRODUCT -- OVERSTOCK SALE - Significantly reduced list price During Vietnam War (1965-1973), the US Army suffered a severe breakdown in soldier morale and discipli……続きを見る

**LONGLISTED FOR THE ALCS "GOLD DAGGER" AWARD FOR NON-FICTION CRIME WRITING Uncover the story behind the death of renowned diplomat and UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld in this true story of sp……続きを見る

When Saigon fell to North Vietnamese forces on April 30, 1975, the communist victory sent shockwaves around the world. Using ingenious strategy and tactics, Hồ Chi Minh had shown it was possible for……続きを見る

Traces the multilayered political, social, and ecological consequences of military conflict When American forces arrived in Vietnam, they found themselves embedded in historical village and frontier……続きを見る

From 1945 to 1973, more than 100,000 members of the U.S. military were advisors in Vietnam. Of these, 66,399 were combat advisors. Eleven were awarded the Medal of Honor, 378 were killed and 1393 we……続きを見る

There was another war in Vietnam, one that mostly did not make the headlines: the campaign to "win the hearts and minds" of the Vietnamese people. Fought not with artillery and helicopters but with ……続きを見る

In November 1969, what Time Magazine called the "largest battle of the year" took place less than two miles from the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone. Three companies of Task Force 1-61 met 2,000-3,000……続きを見る

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This new edition of a classic book on the impact of the Vietnam War on Americans reintroduces the haunted voices of the Vietnam era to a new generation of readers. Based on more than 500 interviews,……続きを見る

"An intimateーand disturbingーaccount of war at its most brutal, told from the point of view of civilians trying to survive the maelstrom." ー Publishers Weekly Vietnam, January, 1968. As the citize……続きを見る

Each pilot and bombardier/navigator sat side by side in an all-weather jet built for low-level bombing runs, precision targeting, and night strikes. Their successーand their very livesーdepended on ……続きを見る

January 27th, 1973: the United States, South Vietnam, North Vietnam, and the Viet Cong sign the Paris Peace Accords, guaranteeing the right of self-determination to the South Vietnamese people. Apri……続きを見る

North and South Vietnamese youths had very different experiences of growing up during the Vietnamese War. The book gives a unique perspective on the conflict through the prism of adult-youth relatio……続きを見る

Warriors and Fools is not just another book about the Vietnam War. It is different from most. Unlike some others, the author is a veteran of that conflict, and a retired military officer with nearly……続きを見る

This is the story of the four decade service and sacrifice to the Nation of The United States Military Academy Class of 1967. It is told through the experiences of a member of that Class. The Class ……続きを見る

Naturale prosecuzione del primo libro. Si parte dall’offensiva del TET per arrivare sino alla smilitarizzazione ed alle prime truppe che rientrano a casa. Protagonista diverso ma, come il precedente……続きを見る

A small team from the US Navy arrives in Vietnam in the spring of 1962. At first, its members only hear whispers about what they are supposed to accomplish. The unit goes by the name MTT 10-62 becau……続きを見る

A Marine’s highly personal memoir reliving the hellish days of a pivotal conflict of the Vietnam War. Con Thien, located only two miles from the demilitarized zone dividing North and South Vietnam, ……続きを見る

Born on the Fourth of July details the author’s life story - from a patriotic soldier in Vietnam, to his severe battlefield injury, to his role as the America's most outspoken anti-Vietnam War advoc……続きを見る

The Instant New York Times Bestseller "I could not put this extraordinary book down. Three Days at the Brink is a masterpiece: elegantly written, brilliantly conceived, and impeccably researched. Th……続きを見る

Discover the inner workings of FBI counterintelligence in this untold story of the FBI informants who infiltrated the Communist Party, the Black Panther Party, and other threats to US security. A Th……続きを見る

This study of ten fateful decisions made on Indochina between 1961-75 highlights the ascent of the civilian militarists and of strategy over diplomacy in United States policymaking and reveals the i……続きを見る

Hundreds of young Americans from the town of Stamford, Connecticut, fought in the Vietnam War. These men and women came from all corners of the town. They were white and black, poor and wealthy. Som……続きを見る