George - Vietnam War 1

The Vietnam War was a regional conflict that turned into an epic confrontation between ideologies, leaving deep scars on the psyches of nations that fought and long-lasting physical damage to Vietna……続きを見る

[Includes 11 charts, 1 map, and 20 illustrations] “In combat situations prior to Vietnam, U.S. military forces had an existing command and control structure which could be tailored to accomplish the……続きを見る

Includes over 15 illustrations This operation highlights the role that the small country of Laos played in the foreign policy calculations of the newly elected U.S. president, John F. Kennedy. Grave……続きを見る

Even today few Americans understand the strategy, doctrine, and tactics of communist guerrilla warfare. Back in the early 1950s, the Rand Corporation conducted com· puter·simulated war games focused……続きを見る

A gripping account of the US Air Force pilots who risked their lives rescuing thousands of downed pilots during covert missions in the Vietnam War. The colorful characters and daring rescues of down……続きを見る

In George B. Hodge's 'Sketch of the First Kentucky Brigade', readers are immersed in a vivid and detailed account of one of the most renowned units in the Civil War. Hodge's writing style is precise……続きを見る

As a schoolboy, Ron George seemed an unlikely airplane pilot. By his own admission, he was scared of heights and was so uncoordinated he couldn't hit a baseball or fly a paper airplane. He went on, ……続きを見る

Now in its 7th edition, Vietnam: An American Ordeal continues to provide a thorough account of the failed American effort to create a viable, non-Communist state in Southern Vietnam. Unlike most gen……続きを見る

Drawn Swords in a Distant Land showcases the fascinating, untold story of the rise and fall of the Republic of Vietnam. Putting aside outdated ideological debates, it offers the first in-depth revie……続きを見る

For the Vietnam "police action', the way the world was seen, shaped and understood was irretrievably changed by war. In his humorous and moving memoir, Ted George gives voice to the experience that ……続きを見る

English-language scholarship all too often dismisses South Vietnam as an American creation, a product of US imperialism. Republican Vietnam, 1963–1975 boldly upends this depiction, exposing a divers……続きを見る

The 'American Civil War Collection' stands as a monumental anthology that explores the myriad facets of one of America's most defining historical moments through a mosaic of literary expressions. Th……続きを見る

Acclaimed Vietnam War historian George J. Veith, the author of Code-Name Bright Light, Black April: The Fall of South Vietnam, and Drawn Swords in a Distant Land, provides profound new understanding……続きを見る

In 'Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama', George Cary Eggleston provides a detailed account of the conflicts between the Creek Indians and white settlers in Alabama. Eggleston's……続きを見る

In 'Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer' by George Manville Fenn, readers are taken on a thrilling journey back to the time of the Anglo-Boer War and the intense conflicts between the British Empire ……続きを見る

They flew low and slow, at treetop level, at night, in monsoons, and in point-blank range of enemy guns and missiles. They were missions no one else wanted, but the ones all other pilots prayed for ……続きを見る

Homage to Catalonia is George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations fighting for the Republican army during the Spanish Civil War. The war was one of the shaping events on hi……続きを見る

THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS--WHERE DANGER REIGNED SUPREME AND DEATH WAS A CONSTANT COMPANION The fighting was fierce in the Central Highlands where Green Beret George Dooley served with elite Special Forc……続きを見る

As American soldiers fought overseas in Vietnam, American churchmen debated the legitimacy and impact of the war at home. While the justness of the war was the primary issue, they also argued over c……続きを見る

With 30 illustrations This is a narrative drawn from the era of the Southeast Asian conflict, detailing a unique event in that lengthy struggle. The event was called LINEBACKER II, a nickname like t……続きを見る

This publication represents the ninth volume in an operational and chronological series covering the Marine Corps’ participation in the Vietnam War. This particular volume details the final chapter ……続きを見る

The defeat of South Vietnam was arguably America’s worst foreign policy disaster of the 20th Century. Yet a complete understanding of the endgame-from the 27 January 1973 signing of the Paris Peace ……続きを見る

In Striking Eight Bells, George Trowbridge recounts his journey from the Midwest to a warship in the Gulf of Tonkin during the closing months of the Vietnam War. Choosing to enlist in the Navy at 19……続きを見る

In 'A Padre in France' by George A. Birmingham, the readers are taken through a compelling narrative set during World War I, focusing on the experiences of a British chaplain serving in France. Birm……続きを見る

Beginning in 1770, the Tay Son Uprisings caused re-adjustment of Vietnamese society. Then, missionaries returning to France with stories of wealth obtainable from SE Asia caused much interest from e……続きを見る

**International Book Awards Winner** **International Impact Book Award Winner** **Readers Favorite Gold Medal** Vector to Destiny: Journey of a Vietnam F-4 Fighter Pilot goes beyond the classic Viet……続きを見る

The moving story of how a small group of peopleーincluding two Vietnam veteransーforced the U.S. government to take responsibility for the ongoing horrorsーagent orange and unexploded munitionsーinf……続きを見る

“[A] compelling analysis . . . A solid addition to our understanding of the Vietnam War and a president.” ーPublishers Weekly The Vietnam War remains a divisive memory for Americansーpartisans on al……続きを見る

Code-Name Bright Light tells one of the great unknown stories of the Vietnam War: the American military's extensive secret operations to locate and rescue POW/MIAs during the conflict. It is a tale ……続きを見る

George Rawlinson's 'The History of Parthian Empire (Illustrated Edition)' provides a comprehensive account of the Parthian Empire, encompassing its rise to power, its interactions with neighboring c……続きを見る