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  • A Short History of the Vietnam War

  • By: DK
  • Narrated by: Chris Hoekstra
  • Length: 14 hrs and 1 min
  • 3.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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A Short History of the Vietnam War

By: DK
Narrated by: Chris Hoekstra
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This is the definitive story of one of the longest and most controversial conflicts in US history.

Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this authoritative history of the Vietnam War examines its people, politics, events, and lasting effects from a global perspective. A Short History of the Vietnam War is both an all-encompassing showcase of every aspect of the conflict, from the struggle for civil rights to the treatment of prisoners.

Detailed descriptions of events, from Operation Passage to Freedom to the evacuation of the US embassy in Saigon, are enhanced by eyewitness accounts giving you a truly immersive look at this controversial conflict. A Short History of the Vietnam War shows exactly how battles and decisive moments unfolded, along with an insight into the roles of significant individuals including Henry Kissinger, General Thieu, and President Nixon.

A powerful gift for the military enthusiast, A Short History of the Vietnam War is a stirring record of the suffering, sacrifice, and heroism that occurred in America's bloodiest conflict of the 20th century.

Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex - including the National Museum of American History (Armed Forces Division). The Smithsonian consultants are Dr. F. Robert van der Linden, Curator of Air Transportation and Special Purpose Aircraft, National Air and Space Museum; Dr. Alex M. Spencer, Curator of British Military Aviation and Flight Material, National Air and Space Museum; and Jennifer L. Jones, Chair, Armed Forces Division, National Museum of American History.

©2021 Dorling Kindersley (P)2021 DK Audio
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Idiotic Narrator

The narrator’s ignorance is stunning and I couldn’t get past the 1st chapter AVOID!!
It’s pronounced “ Hoonta” you moron!

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Probably better on paper

The format of this book really does not translate well to audio book format. It reads like a Wikipedia page. The narrator will list off what seems to be tabular data and photo captions constantly throughout the book.

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