Resultados de búsqueda: Vietnam War History from Viceroy Books

Osceola, Wisconsin, U.S.A.: Zenith Pr, 2004. New book, 304 pages. Corporal Robert Peavey was a tank commander operating in I Corp on the DMZ when LBJ ordered a bombing halt over the north. His compelling first hand account chronicles operations the most histories of the Vietnam War have ignored. As an M48A3 Patton Tank commander, he offers detailed, understandable explanation of combat strategy, strengths and shortcomings of standard-issue armament, and interservice rivalries.. Hard Cover. As New/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Novato, California, U.S.A.: Presidio Pr, 1998. New book, 214 pages. Military maneuvers, problems in command, the incredible use of the tank in jungle warfare, vehicle maintenance and the passionate devotion of the men to their machines are part of the picture. This book evokes the reality of living and fighting with an armoured cavalry unit, plus provides a keen understanding of the problems and principles of military leadership.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing Ltd, 2006. New book, 336 pages. The Vietnam War was one of the most controverian wars of the twentieth century and the widespread social, military, and political aftereffects can still be felt today. From the conflict's beginnings n the colonial war with France in the 1940s and 50s through to the final evacuation of Saigon in 1975 an beyond, this book looks at the war through the eyes of combatants, vicilians, historians, and journalists, re-examining key aspects from new perspectives. Contributions include critical assessments of strategy and tactics by both NVA and ARVN officers, a harrowing account of the war's effect on Vietnamese civilians, and discussions of wider issues, including the war with Cambodia and Laos and the strategy of the US forces. New questions are raised and conventional views are challenged, giving fresh insights into a conflict continually revisited by movies, books and television. Illustrated with contemporary photos, maps,… Leer más

Hodder & Stoughton, 2006. New book, 401 pages, some shelf wear to cover. For seven months in 1967, the soldiers of the elite reconnaissance unit Tiger Force lost control in a frenzy of torture, mutilation and cold-blooded murder in Vietnam, stories started to leak back of women and children blown to pieces; of innocent civilians being routinely executed; of beheaded children and necklaces made from severed ears of the dead. Afterwards few would talk about what happened, and the official investigation was swiftly curtailed. This book is the previously unheard account of the true actions of these doomed men, and the consequences of this dark chapter in recent history. For the very first time, pulitzer-prize winning authors Michael Sallah and Mitch Weiss reveal the awful truth behind the American Military's wall of silence.. Hard Cover. As New/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New Holland, 2013. New book, 212 pages. Trackers is a gritty and moving account that reveals the Australian Army's little-known use of combat tracker dogs during the Vietnam War. A war veteran tells his story with vivid and compelling immediacy, blending the terror of hunting the elusive Viet Cong with the tender relationship between him and his larrikin labrador-kelpie-cross, Caesar. A graphic portrayal of the timeless reality of war - the horror, the madness, the tedium, the dark humour - Trackers hurls you into a surreal world of seething jungles, random minefields, and lethal 'friendly fire'. Amid the mayhem, the author finds vital refuge in Caesar's playful innocence.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osceola, Wisconsin, U.S.A.: Zenith Press, 2006. New book, 288 pages. In early 1967 Marine Corps recruits from Minneapolis-St. Paul and the outlying areas or Minnesota opened their mail boxes to find a letter from the recruiting officer. Sponsored by the Minnesotta Twins Baseball Team, and sworn in on TV at a pre-game ceremony, the Twins Platoon would be sprinkled across the length and breadth of the Marine Corps operating areas of I Corps, the northernmost part of the Republic of Vietnam. From Da Nang to the DMZ, Khe Sanh and Hue City were just a few of the hot spots they encountered as the 1968 Tet Offensive rolled across the county and the Marines of I Corps experienced some of the toughest combat of the entire war.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

World Almanac Library, 2005. New book, 64 pages. This book explores the long and costly civil war pitting South Vietnamese and U.S. forces against South Vietnamese and U.S. forces against communist guerrillas and North Vietnamese troops. It examines the conflict's roots in the Vietnamese rebellion against French colonialism after World War II and charts the increasing role of the United States, which seeking to contain communism, ultimately committed large numbers of troops to the war. The book chronicles the impact of the war for civilians and soldiers alike, from the horrors of combat to antiwar demonstrations in the United States to the final withdrawal of U.S. forces in the early 1970s. This book also reveals why, although it ended in 1975, the Vietnam War continues to haunt both the United States and the people of Southeast Asia.. Pictorial Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hinkler Books, 2008. New book, 256 pages. Vietnam is the first war America lost on the ground. In this profusely illustrated account, historian Nigel Cawthorne traces the conflict from its inception to its traumatic end. He looks at the political events that led to the war and examines its impact upon both the Americans and Vietnamese, whose battle for the independence of their country was to leave lingering scars upon the American psyche.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

United Kingdom: David & Charles, 2005. New book, 288 pages. Between 1965 and 1975, the Vietnam War claimed over 58,000 American lives, many thousands more Allied troops from Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, as well as hundreds of thousands of troops and civilians from North and South Vietnam. The conflict changed the political and social landscape of the United States and Vietnam and greatly affected US foreign policy, reshaping the course of the Cold War. Thirty years after its end, the war remains a focal point in the lives of those who served in it and those who protested it. Its long shadow reaches into the twenty first century as a reminder, a lesson and a warning. Collected here are the moving and fascinating experiences of the men and women who witnessed and participated in the Vietnam War. From officers, soldiers, pilots, and medics to civilians in America who witnessed the domestic upheavall; these voices give a vivid and poignant insight into the saga that was the Vietnam War..… Leer más

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Bulfinch Pr, 2005. New book, 186 pages, 2 audio CD's, 124 photos. Against a superior enemy force bent on their annihilation, six thousand Marines held the remote Khe Sanh Combat Base and emerged victorious from the most important battle of the Vietnam War. The fact that their effort was "ignored by the President, the press, the television reporters, and the American people" makes this new history even more important. Through this unique multimedia format, the voices of Khe Sanh veterans are collected and heard, providing readers an intimate look at, and new appreciation for, the courage of the Marines and other servicemen who fought at Khe Sanh.. Hard Cover. As New/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Australia: New Holland, 2002. New book, 240 pages. Using top secret documents from the period, the author goes behind the scenes of the high level meetings of politicians and diplomats in Canberra and Washington, depicting those who took their countries into the quagmire of Vietnam. The book uncovers long held secrets which debunk many of the common beliefs surrounding Australias entry into the Vietnam War.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London, United Kingdom: Bantam Books Ltd, 2004. New book, 395 pages. This book tells the story of one of the dozens of recovery teams sent out every year to uncover lost servicemen. Sent to Laos, 30 years after the end of the Vietnam war, in search of four servicement lost in a helicopter crash. Just some of the 2,583 servicemen whose bodies remained uncovered at the end of the Vietnam War. . Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London, United Kingdom: Bantam Books Ltd, 2004. New book, 395 pages. This book tells the story of one of the dozens of recovery teams sent out every year to uncover lost servicemen. Sent to Laos, 30 years after the end of the Vietnam war, in search of four servicement lost in a helicopter crash. Just some of the 2,583 servicemen whose bodies remained uncovered at the end of the Vietnam War. . Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London, United Kingdom: Bantam Books Ltd, 2004. New book, 395 pages. This book tells the story of one of the dozens of recovery teams sent out every year to uncover lost servicemen. Sent to Laos, 30 years after the end of the Vietnam war, in search of four servicement lost in a helicopter crash. Just some of the 2,583 servicemen whose bodies remained uncovered at the end of the Vietnam War. . Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, 1998. New book, some shelf wear to jacket. 559 pages. This book captures the tragedy of the Vietnam War's last days and examines the consequences of the American military and political decisions that had sustained the war effort for a generation, only to lead to the worst foreign policy failure in the nation's history. The author describes his firsthand observations of the collapse of Cambodia and South Vietnam - from the 1973 Paris peace agreement to the American evacuation of Saigon and its aftermath.. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, 1998. New book, some shelf wear to jacket. 559 pages. This book captures the tragedy of the Vietnam War's last days and examines the consequences of the American military and political decisions that had sustained the war effort for a generation, only to lead to the worst foreign policy failure in the nation's history. The author describes his firsthand observations of the collapse of Cambodia and South Vietnam - from the 1973 Paris peace agreement to the American evacuation of Saigon and its aftermath.. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: TV Books Inc, 2000. New book, some shelf wear to jacket. 271 pages. This book contains the testimonies of sixteen remarkable women who served in the Vietnam War. It provides a powerfull account of their experiences on the front lines, on the bases, and in the cities, towns, and vilages. . Hard Cover. As New/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: TV Books Inc, 2000. New book, some shelf wear to jacket. 271 pages. This book contains the testimonies of sixteen remarkable women who served in the Vietnam War. It provides a powerfull account of their experiences on the front lines, on the bases, and in the cities, towns, and vilages. . Hard Cover. As New/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

St. Paul, MN: Zenith Press, 2007. New book, 320 pages. This is the memoir of a West Point graduate who was wounded during an early morning mortar attack on July 17, 1967, on the Special Forces camp at Dak To. His wounds resulted in the amputation of both of his legs. Allen's recovery from his wounds was long and arduous, marked with periods of deep despair. Later he would be diagnosed as suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Allen Clark's soulful and spiritual journey of growth and fulfillment following the physical tragedy of his wartime wounds led him to his calling of service to other wounded and troubled veterans through his Combat Faith Ministry. His story is the testament to the resilience of the human spirit. . Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.