Bibliograph

Grunts, the American combat soldier in Vietnam, Kyle Longley

Type

Label

Grunts, the American combat soldier in Vietnam, Kyle Longley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Grunts

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

416231139

Responsibility statement

Kyle Longley

Sub title

the American combat soldier in Vietnam

Summary

Equally appealing for classroom use and general readers, this book provides a fresh approach to understanding the American combat soldier's experience in Vietnam that integrates such topics as the political culture, the experiences of training, the actual Vietnam experience, and the homecoming

Table Of Contents

Johnny get your gun : decisions to enter the U.S. military during the Vietnam War -- Building GI Joe : induction and recruit training during the Vietnam era -- The first wave : the American infantryman in Vietnam, 1961-1968 -- The winter of their discontent : after Tet until the withdrawal and fall of Saigon, 1968-1975 -- Coming home : reintegrating into society and memory of the American infantryman in Vietnam

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