The Vietnam War: An Intimate History

Name: The Vietnam War: An Intimate History
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Book Synopsis: From the award-winning historian and filmmakers of The Civil War, Baseball, The War, The Roosevelts, and others: a vivid, uniquely powerful history of the conflict that tore America apart—the companion volume to the major, multipart PBS film to be aired in September 2017.

More than forty years after it ended, the Vietnam War continues to haunt our country. We still argue over why we were there, whether we could have won, and who was right and wrong in their response to the conflict. When the war divided the country, it created deep political fault lines that continue to divide us today. Now, continuing in the tradition of their critically acclaimed collaborations, the authors draw on dozens and dozens of interviews in America and Vietnam to give us the perspectives of people involved at all levels of the war: U.S. and Vietnamese soldiers and their families, high-level officials in America and Vietnam, antiwar protestors, POWs, and many more.

The book plunges us into the chaos and intensity of combat, even as it explains the rationale that got us into Vietnam and kept us there for so many years. Rather than taking sides, the book seeks to understand why the war happened the way it did, and to clarify its complicated legacy. Beautifully written and richly illustrated, this is a tour de force that is certain to launch a new national conversation.

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The Vietnam War: An Intimate History is a must-read book for anyone interested in understanding one of the most significant conflicts in American history. Written by award-winning historians and filmmakers, this book offers a uniquely powerful and vivid account of the war that tore America apart. With a companion multipart PBS film to be aired in September 2017, the book provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the war that continues to haunt our country.

Why was America involved in Vietnam? Could we have won? Who was right and wrong? These questions have been debated for over forty years, and this book delves into the perspectives of people at all levels of the war to shed light on these controversies. Through interviews with U.S. and Vietnamese soldiers, their families, high-level officials, antiwar protestors, and POWs, the authors offer a comprehensive view of the conflict.

Step into the chaos and intensity of combat as the authors take you back in time. Experience the rationale behind the decisions that kept America in Vietnam for so many years. This book does not take sides, but rather seeks to understand and elucidate the complex legacy of the war. It is a testament to the power of empathy and understanding, igniting a national conversation that is long overdue.

Beautifully written and richly illustrated, The Vietnam War: An Intimate History is a tour de force that brings history to life. Immerse yourself in the narrative and let the authors guide you through a tumultuous period of American history. Discover the power of understanding and gain a deeper appreciation for the events that shape our nation today.

Join the conversation and explore the rich tapestry of the Vietnam War. Get your copy now and embark on a journey of discovery that will challenge your perceptions and broaden your understanding of this pivotal moment in American history.

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