Overview
The Vietnam War was different from most previous U.S. wars of the twentieth century. It was an undeclared and limited war. The draft to supply the soldiers and serious problems in the Selective Service system meant that the burden of the war was carried disproportionately by minorities and working class whites, many of whom did not want to serve. While many Americans saw service in Vietnam as their patriotic duty, others opposed the war. This is the story of the men and women who served in that war, whether overseas in active combat or in support roles in Viet Nam and stateside.
Full Product Details
Author: James Edward Westheider
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: Greenwood Press
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.680kg
ISBN: 9780313337550
ISBN 10: 0313337551
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 30 September 2007
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
Westheider (history, University of Cincinnati-Clermont College) chronicles one of America's most controversial and divisive wars from the soldier's perspective. He describes what it was like to fight in Vietnam and how that experience can be compared with previous wars. He discusses the war's origin and the history of US involvement from 1945 onwards, then looks at recruitment and training for the Vietnam War, soldiers' assignments, the battlefield and its technology, and soldiers' issues during and after the war, such as racism, morale, drug and alcohol abuse, and problems transitioning back into civilian society. Numerous high-quality b&w historical photos are included. The book concludes with a list of 100 recommended books, articles, and Web sites. -SciTech Book News
Westheider (history, University of Cincinnati-Clermont College) chronicles one of America's most controversial and divisive wars from the soldier's perspective. He describes what it was like to fight in Vietnam and how that experience can be compared with previous wars. He discusses the war's origin and the history of US involvement from 1945 onwards, then looks at recruitment and training for the Vietnam War, soldiers' assignments, the battlefield and its technology, and soldiers' issues during and after the war, such as racism, morale, drug and alcohol abuse, and problems transitioning back into civilian society. Numerous high-quality B&W historical photos are included. The book concludes with a list of 100 recommended books, articles, and Web sites. - SciTech Book News
"""Westheider (history, University of Cincinnati-Clermont College) chronicles one of America's most controversial and divisive wars from the soldier's perspective. He describes what it was like to fight in Vietnam and how that experience can be compared with previous wars. He discusses the war's origin and the history of US involvement from 1945 onwards, then looks at recruitment and training for the Vietnam War, soldiers' assignments, the battlefield and its technology, and soldiers' issues during and after the war, such as racism, morale, drug and alcohol abuse, and problems transitioning back into civilian society. Numerous high-quality b&w historical photos are included. The book concludes with a list of 100 recommended books, articles, and Web sites."" - SciTech Book News"
<p> Westheider (history, University of Cincinnati-Clermont College) chronicles one of America's most controversial and divisive wars from the soldier's perspective. He describes what it was like to fight in Vietnam and how that experience can be compared with previous wars. He discusses the war's origin and the history of US involvement from 1945 onwards, then looks at recruitment and training for the Vietnam War, soldiers' assignments, the battlefield and its technology, and soldiers' issues during and after the war, such as racism, morale, drug and alcohol abuse, and problems transitioning back into civilian society. Numerous high-quality B&W historical photos are included. The book concludes with a list of 100 recommended books, articles, and Web sites. - <p>SciTech Book News
Author Information
James E. Westheider is Associate Professor of History, Clermont College, University of Cincinnati and the author of The African-American Experience in Vietnam and Fighting on Two Fronts: African-Americans and the Vietnam War.
