This collection includes the major writings of General Giap, who, on the evidence of his record as well as his theoretical work, has long been recognized as one of the military geniuses of modern times. The book includes writings from the 1940s to the end of the 1960s and is presented here with a valuable historical introduction by Russell ......
Midair is a true account of one of the most remarkable tales of survival in the history of aviation - a midair collision at 30,000 feet by two bomb-laden B-52s over a category 5 super typhoon above the South China Sea during the outset of the Vietnam War - and the subsequent story of what happened to the surviving pilot when he bailed out in the ......
Photography, War, and the Media in Vietnam and Iraq
Stallabrass shows how photographs have become a vital weapon in the modern war: as propaganda-from close-quarters fighting to the drone's electronic vision-as well as a witness to the barbarity of events such as the My Lai massacre, the violent suppression of insurgent Fallujah or the atrocities in Abu Ghraib.
This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Vietnam and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, ......
The Secret Air War in Laos and North Vietnam, 1968-69
At the chaotic height of the Vietnam War in 1968 and 1969, Maj. Reginald Hathorn flew 229 combat missions as a forward air controller for the U.S. Air Force under the call sign of Nail 31.
An American Paratrooper in Vietnam with the 101st and Vietnamese Airborn
John Howard's two tours of duty in Vietnam--in 1965 and 1972--provide a fascinating lens through which to view not only one soldier's experience in the Vietnam War, but also the country's. This unique book blends memoir with history, combining firsthand accounts of combat, deep research, and thoughtful analysis.
In this history of race relations during the Vietnam War, James E.Westheider illustrates how American soldiers in Vietnam grappled with the same racial conflicts that were roiling their homeland thousands of miles away.
A history of race relations during the Vietnam War. The author describes how black American soldiers grappled with the same racial conflicts as existed in their homeland thousands of miles away.
Extraordinary Valor is the true story of American Special Forces officer John Duffy, and South Vietnamese paratrooper, Le Van Me, as they fight to defend Charlie Hill, a key to holding Vietnam's Central Highlands during North Vietnam's 1972 Easter Offensive. The battalion has received the order to Fight to the death on Charlie Hill, and many of ......
