Title: Enduring Vietnam : an American generation and its war /
Authors: Wright, James Edward, 1939-
Year: 2017
Subjects: Vietnam War, 1961-1975 United States; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Influence; Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.); United States
Abstract: The Vietnam War is largely recalled as a mistake, either in the decision to engage there or in the nature of the engagement. Or both. Veterans of the war remain largely anonymous figures, accomplices in the mistake. Critically recounting the steps that led to the war, this book does not excuse the mistakes, but it brings those who served out of the shadows.
Contents: Introduction: a generation goes to war -- Memorial days -- Dong Ap Bia: becoming Hamburger Hill -- Passing the torch to a new generation -- Receiving the torch -- Not their father's way of war -- The Vietnam War in America -- The American war in Vietnam -- Getting out of this place -- Duck and cover -- Enduring Vietnam: a story that has no end.