Vietnam's forgotten army heroism and betrayal in the ARVN / Andrew Wiest.
| Author/creator | Wiest, Andrew A. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : New York University Press, ©2008. |
| Description | xviii, 350 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Coming of age in a time of war -- A war transformed: battle, politics and the Americanization of the war, 1963-1966 -- Fighting two wars: years of attrition and pacification, 1966-1967 -- A time for heroes: the Tet Offensive -- After Tet: the year of hope -- Hamburger Hill: the untold story of the battle for Dong Ap Bia -- A war transformed: Vietnamization, 1969-1970 -- Shattered lives and broken dreams: Operation Lam Son 719 -- The making of a traitor -- Journeys home: life in the wake of a lost war. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-338) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007029782 |
| ISBN | 9780814794104 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0814794106 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DS 557.5 .W54 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |