South Vietnamese soldiers : memories of the Vietnam War and after

The Resource South Vietnamese soldiers : memories of the Vietnam War and after
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South Vietnamese soldiers : memories of the Vietnam War and after
Title remainder
memories of the Vietnam War and after
Statement of responsibility
Nathalie Huynh Chau Nguyen
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Language
eng
Summary
"South Vietnam lost more than a quarter of a million soldiers in the Vietnam War, yet the histories of these men--and women--are largely absent from the vast historiography of the conflict. By focusing on oral histories related by 40 veterans from the former Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, this book breaks new ground, shedding light on an essentially unexplored aspect of the war and giving voice to those who have been voiceless. The experiences of these former soldiers are examined through detailed firsthand accounts that feature two generations and all branches of the service, including the Women's Armed Forces Corps. Readers will gain insight into the soldiers' early lives, their military service, combat experiences, and friendships forged in wartime. They will also see how life became worse for most in the aftermath of the war as they experienced internment in communist prison camps, discrimination against their families on political grounds, and the dangers inherent in escaping Vietnam, whether by sea or land. Finally, readers will learn how veterans who saw no choice but to leave their homeland succeeded in rebuilding their lives in new countries and cultures."--Publisher's description
Biography type
collective biography
Cataloging source
DLC
Dewey number
959.704/3409225977
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • maps
Index
index present
LC call number
DS559.5
LC item number
.N584 2016
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography

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