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Mar 22, 2017 · by George Herring, 1978. This book is widely viewed as the best concise history of the Vietnam War. Herring, a former University of Kentucky history professor, covers virtually every important event in the conflict, presenting the war objectively and assessing its legacy.
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For fiction: ‘Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War,’ by Karl Marlantes; ‘The Sympathizer,’ by Viet Thanh Nguyen; ‘The 13th Valley,’ by John M. Del Vecchio; ‘The Short-Timers,’ by Gustav...
Sep 11, 2023 · A Vietcong Memoir is one of the best books on Vietnam history, detailing Tang’s pathway into activism, his activities during the war, and his sense of betrayal when the war ended. Read A Vietcong Memoir: Amazon | Goodreads. Where the Ashes Are: The Odyssey of a Vietnamese Family by Nguyen Qui Duc
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The Sorrow of War by Bao Ninh
This fictional account of Kien, an infantryman for North Vietnam, follows his transformation into a writer, his struggles to overcome his memories of combat, and the terrible mess his life has become as a result.
Close Quarters by Larry Heinemann
One of the first fictional Vietnam war books, and often touted as one of the best Vietnam novels, it’s a face-paced wonder that follows draftee Philip Dosier as he is drafted into the war, completes a of tour of duty, and comes home. This autobiographical novel features rich characters when stock, cliché characters could have easily been used.
Dirty Work by Larry Brown
This piece of short fiction is written almost entirely in dialogues and monologues between two critically wounded Marines in Vietnam. The author did serve in the Marines, though not in Vietnam, and tells a convincing tale of the conversation between the men at a veteran’s hospital. Through not much more than their words and thoughts, the author creates a powerful story about the results of combat.
Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam by Nick Turse
Not a single punch is pulled in this history of the Vietnam War, which is based on first-person interviews and classified documents. The thesis of Turse, and of his Vietnam war books, is that American acts of violence against Vietnamese civilians weren’t accidental and they weren’t rare—they were a systematic part of the war and soldiers were trained for and ordered to take part in hate-based slaughter.
Bloods: An Oral History of the Vietnam War by Black Veterans by Wallace Terry
American soldiers in Vietnam had many obstacles and Black American soldiers in Vietnam had even more. This is one of the Vietnam war books that covers the basics in great detail, like the fact that black soldiers made up nearly one-quarter of the fatalities in the first few years of the war, and the discrimination they faced in decorations, duty assignments, and promotions. This is an oral history of what it was like for a black man to serve his country in Vietnam, and his experiences coming...
Fire in the Lake: The Vietnamese and the Americans in Vietnam by Frances FitzGerald.
Authored by journalist Frances FitzGerald, this account of Vietnam, its history, and the effects of its war with the United States was on the bestseller list for more than ten weeks. It went on to win a number of prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction, National Book Award, and the Bancroft Prize. Considered the first major book on the Vietnam War written by an American, it highlighted how little the United States knew about the country, its leaders, and its culture b...
Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Ali
Beautiful, lyrical, and impactful, this novel follows Mai, a girl raised in California who can’t understand why she’s being sent off to spend her summer with her grandmother in Vietnam. Upon her arrival, Mai is disappointed in the lack of WiFi, can’t handle the heat, and is put off by the crowds. The longer she’s there, the more she begins to understand what her family went through during the war.
The Vietnam War: An Interactive Modern History Adventure by Michael Burgan
This unique choose-your-own-adventure style story begins in the 1960s. Will you enlist in the Marines and go to war or will you protest it? If you’re a young Vietnamese man, which do you choose—North or South Vietnam? Each choice is based on real decisions people had to make and the results are just as serious: Jail, the jungle, or death.
The Wall by Eve Bunting; Illustrated by Ronald Himler
Eve Bunting’s book does not attempt to explain the war but rather focuses on the loss to our country. Filled with sympathy for those who served, the story follows a young boy and his father visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington to look for the grandfather’s name. It is one of the most highly praised of all Vietnam war books for children.
Dec 29, 1998 · Discover the most compelling narratives and histories of the Vietnam War, curated from top literary sources. These books have been repeatedly recognized for their insightful and in-depth exploration of one of the most turbulent periods of the 20th century.
The ReadDown. Fractured Identity: The Best Vietnam War Books. Some forty years after American withdrawal from Vietnam, the U.S. continues to be haunted by the impact of the war. Scholars and historians continue to debate the justification – or lack thereof – for U.S. intervention.
Best Sellers in Vietnam War History. #1. Born Twice: Memoir of a Special Forces SOG Warrior. Dale Hanson. 604. Audible Audiobook. 1 offer from $6.99. #2. Drafted!: My Year in Vietnam. Morgan Miller. 529. Kindle Edition. 1 offer from $6.99. #3. Infantry Life: Vietnam's Central Highlands, 1966 - 1967. Dennis M. Witt. 276. Kindle Edition.
