A Vietnam War Reader

A Documentary History from American and Vietnamese Perspectives

By: Michael H. Hunt (Editor)

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Paperback | 15 February 2010

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256 Pages

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21.6 x 13.9 x 1.5

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This is a well-rounded collection of the war's many voices. An essential new resource for students and teachers of the Vietnam War, this concise collection of primary sources opens a valuable window on an extraordinarily complex conflict. The materials gathered here, from both the American and Vietnamese sides, remind readers that the conflict touched the lives of many people in a wide range of social and political situations and spanned a good deal more time than the decade of direct U.S. combat. Indeed, the U.S. war was but one phase in a string of conflicts that varied significantly in character and geography. Michael Hunt brings together the views of the conflict's disparate players - from Communist leaders, Vietnamese peasants, Saigon loyalists, and North Vietnamese soldiers to U.S. policymakers, soldiers, and critics of the war. By allowing the participants to speak, this volume encourages readers to formulate their own historically grounded understanding of a still controversial struggle.

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An excellent selection of primary sources." --VVA Veteran

An excellent source for anyone seeking to learn about this conflict at a very personal level. If the Vietnam War ever needed "a portrait," i.e., a human face, Hunt paints it." --On Point

Hunt has put together a first-rate collection of documents. His editorial comments are most helpful and illustrate his broad knowledge of the war in Vietnam. He succeeds in his goal of illustrating the various perspectives of the conflict. . . . Will be a real eye-opener for anyone interested in learning how the Americans and Vietnamese went to war with one another, the nature and impact of the fighting, and the long-term consequences of the conflict on both sides." --HistoryNet.com

Provides insightful overviews of the themes and issues. . . . Hunt's editorial comments are most helpful and illustrate his broad knowledge of the war. . . . Highly recommended." --Choice

The book is highly recommended not only for historians and students but for anyone who wants to understand the Vietnam War and its aftermath."--Journal of America's Military Past

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