
The Vietnam War: History in an Hour
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Narrated by:
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Jonathan Keeble
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By:
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Neil Smith
Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.
‘War, what is it good for?’ THE VIETNAM WAR: HISTORY IN AN HOUR gives a gripping account of the most important Cold War-era conflict, fought between the United States and the Viet Cong, the Vietnam People’s Army and their Communist allies. It was one of the most traumatic military conflicts America has ever been involved in – and provoked a backlash of anti-war protests at home.
Here are the key events leading up to the Vietnam War, the deadly guerrilla warfare of the Viet Cong, the domestic anti-war movement and the fall of Saigon. THE VIETNAM WAR: HISTORY IN AN HOUR is essential reading for anyone interested in post-war history.
Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour…
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Vietnam War
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Very good short summary of the war
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I was there in 1967 & 1968
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good but...
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ideal for someone gathering facts before delving into specifics or just looking for interesting parts to explore.
hard to beat for cost and value.
straight forward and factual
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Yet some aspects of history were missing from this documentary — like the history of Vietnam’s own struggle with communism that lead to the factionalism and the creation of the Viet Cong. So while the documentary refers to the North Vietnam Army and the Viet Cong often, the viewer remains unclear about the delineation between the two.
This book covered those gaps for me. While the documentary filled me with extensive details of deployment, action on the battlefield, the political maneuvers in the US and the personal account of some families, this book served as the Executive Summary that capped the picture.
It’s an excellent account of the Vietnam war and powerfully narrated. It will serve those well who wish to get an objective picture within a short time.
An Afterburner
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Fine introduction
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My kind of read
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Good if you're somewhat familiar
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I found the book to be light, well written, and very informative. I did not find it to be biased as some of the other readers suggested.
Overall, I highly recommend the 'History in an Hour' series. They are light, informative, and well presented. And you can't beat the price!
The Vietnam War.... the memories of the sixties...
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