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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. <br>-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. <br>-- 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. <br>- Journal of America's Military Past

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. <br>- 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

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

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MICHAEL H. HUNT is Everett H. Emerson Professor of History Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His ten books include The American Ascendancy: How the United States Gained and Wielded Global Dominance (UNC Press).

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