This concise book is essential reading for students and teachers of the vietnam war as both a clear and wellbalanced account of existing historical debate and a thoughtprovoking look at the future of historical scholarship. The involvement of the united states in the vietnam war has been the most polarizing issue within post war american history. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Campaigns of the vietnam war historical resources the. The best histories of the vietnam war council on foreign. Ward and ken burns deliver the grand historical goods in this feast of a book. Air force historical support division books airmen at war. It was divisive at the time, both domestically and internationally, and debates continue to the present day. A slew of war memoirs stand with the best writing of that genre. Robert j hanyok, retired department of defense historian and author of spartans in darkness.
For britains involvement in the first vietnam war, the officially stated casualty list was 40 british and indian soldiers killed and french and japanese casualties a little higher. The things they carried by tim obrien, we were soldiers once. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Vietnam war websources extensive portal of links on the southeast asia conflict. The war in vietnam, codenamed operation masterdom by the british, and also known as nam b. The usa and vietnam 194575 3rd edition 3 by vivienne sanders isbn. Vietnam became the western worlds most divisive modern conflict, precipitating a battlefield humiliation for france in 1954, then a vastly greater one for the united states in 1975. I will be marking the fiftieth anniversary of those marines going ashore at da nang by posting my favorite vietnam war. The war in vietnam, codenamed operation masterdom by the british, and also known as nam.
What are the best historical books about the vietnam war. A masterly study of the vietnam war unearths fresh testimonies and condemns. Critically acclaimed since its release in 1977, dispatches was one of the first books which offered an insiders account of the vietnam war to the general public. Office of strategic services in early 1945 through the aftermath of the tonkin gulf incident of early august 1965. Populating a 3,000squarefoot gallery with interpretive displays, digital media, artwork, artifacts, photographs, and documents, the exhibit provides an enlightening account of the causes. Mar 29, 2020 the vietnam war also known as the second indochina war and the american war in viet nam was an outgrowth of conflicts between the colonizing french forces in vietnam supported by bao dais vietnamese national army vna and the communist forces led by ho chi minh the viet minh and vo nguyen giap.
The vietnam war 19451975 sparknotes history note making the reading experience fun. By the early 1990s, when i began studying the vietnam war, the american public had largely lost interest in the history of that conflict. More than forty years after it ended, the vietnam war continues to haunt our country. Books of primary sources view a full set of search results for books of primary sources for the vietnam war in the library catalog a vietnam war reader. While the list of books about this conflict includes hundreds of enlightening works, we pick ten of the best texts offering illuminating perspectives on the war, its context and the effects it had on vietnam. And it establishes the central role of the gulf of tonkin in the eventual fullscale american intervention in the vietnam conflict. Politics and government 19451989 vietnam war, 19611975 vietnam war, 19611975 united states vietnam war, 1961. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Readers weighed in on the best books about the vietnam war. After world war ii and the collapse of vietnam s monarchy, france attempted to reestablish its colonial rule but was ultimately defeated in the first indochina war. The greatest battle of the vietnam air war the air combat trilogy book 2 jeffrey ethell. Southern resistance war by the vietnamese, was a postworld war ii armed conflict involving a largely britishindian and french task force and japanese troops from the southern expeditionary army group, versus the vietnamese communist movement, the viet minh, for control of. The vietnam war 19451975 newyork historical society. Used by permission of viking books, an imprint of penguin publishing group, a division of.
Winner of the 2016 pulitzer prize for fiction, this debut novel could fit into half a dozen genres of vietnam war books from war narrative to immigrant story, from mystery to political, from metafiction to historical and even dark comedy. The vietnam war has scarred, transformed and inspired countless writers and art practitioners. Vietnam war if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Historical dictionary of the vietnam war by edwin e. It spans the period from french colonisation to the end of world war ii. By far the best book on the vietnam war gerald degroot, the times, book of the year. Populating a 3,000squarefoot gallery with interpretive displays, digital media, artwork, artifacts. Michael herrs frontline reporting of the vietnam war is collected in dispatches, one of the first books to capture the unique feel of life on the vietnam battlefront. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. His coverage of the war in dispatches was groundbreaking for its presented a type of journalism that traded monotonous details for visceral descriptions.
Following its 1945 defeat in world war ii, japan withdrew its forces from vietnam, leaving the frencheducated emperor bao dai in control. Vietnam war americas wars, causes of library guides. Among the most positive is an abundance of topnotch books, many written by veterans of the conflict. Discover the best vietnam war history in best sellers. The vietnam war chronicles 19451975 box set, color. On october 29, the british formed a strong task force with the objective of pushing the viet minh further. The disaster that was the vietnam war the new york times.
The history of an unwinnable war, 19451975 modern war studies. A television history series whos who in vietnam pbs american experience series the history place detailed timeline of the war, 194575 the pentagon papers gravel edition boston. Packed with photographs, posters and other visuals that evoke the period, this volume traces the history of american involvement in vietnam from 1945 to 1975, and was published as the companion book the the exhibition of the same name on view at the newyork historical society from october 4. Tonkin gulf and the escalation of the vietnam war, revised. From the awardwinning historian and filmmakers of the civil war, baseball, the war, the roosevelts, and others.
The final report of the chief of air service, aef and a tactical history. Campaigns of the vietnam war historical resources the wwi. The geneva accords in 1954 partitioned the country temporarily in two with a promise of democratic elections in 1956 to reunite the country. Michael herr was a war correspondent for esquire between 1967 and 1969. Vietnam war armchair general and historynet the best. Apr 12, 2019 ive been impressed with war in the shadows by marine captain robert asprey as he goes back to 1945 and covers it all in considerable depth and deep perspective, i. Ive been impressed with war in the shadows by marine captain robert asprey as he goes back to 1945 and covers it all in considerable depth and deep perspective, i. Historians at war national association of scholars. If you would like to suggest an event or date or this timeline, please contact alpha history. These include winners of national book awards and pulitzer prizes, both fiction and nonfiction. An epic history of a divisive war 19451975 01 by hastings, max isbn. The vietnam war continues to be the focus of intense controversy. His streamofconscious descriptions are chaotic, choppy, dark, and intense, giving the reader an honest sense.
Winner of the 2016 pulitzer prize for fiction, this debut novel could fit into half a dozen genres of vietnam war books from war narrative to immigrant story, from mystery to political, from metafiction to. Vietnam war americas wars, causes of library guides at. Ready to read the most celebrated and best vietnam war books. It was ignored because, for the us, much bigger cold war issues than the. Seeing an opportunity to seize control, hos viet minh. While most peopleliberals, conservatives, democrats, republicans, historians, pundits, and citizens alikeagree that the united states did not win the war, a vocal minority argue the opposite or debate why victory never came, attributing the quagmire to everything from domestic politics to the press. An epic history of a divisive war 1945 1975 01 by hastings, max isbn.
Popular vietnam war books showing 150 of 2,548 the things they carried paperback by. A former fbi special agent and leading cybersecurity expert offers a devastating and essential look at the misinformation campaigns, fake news, and electronic espionage operations that have become the cutting edge of modern warfareand how we can protect ourselves and. If you want to read only one history of the vietnam war, choose this book, vietnam, an epic tragedy, 1945 1975, by max hastings. Packed with photographs, posters and other visuals that evoke the period, this volume traces the history of american involvement in vietnam from 1945 to 1975, and was published as the companion book the the exhibition of the same name on view at the newyork historical society from october 4, 2017 to april 22, 2018. The vietnam war was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of north vietnam against south vietnam and its principal ally, the united states. Now we have max hastings epic new history, which will surely set the. Not a single punch is pulled in this history of the vietnam war, which is. Military history of australia during the vietnam war and new. Visit the exhibition website to watch videos, hear oral histories from veterans, listen to music, see historical photos, and much more. Vietnam war united states history after 1945 research. An absorbing and definitive modern history of the vietnam war from the acclaimed new york times bestselling author of the secret war.
The official site of the air force historical support division. I will be marking the fiftieth anniversary of those marines going ashore at da nang by posting my favorite vietnam war books, memoirs, novels, movies. This vietnam war timeline has been compiled by alpha history authors. Deepening involvement, 1945 1965 is the first brochure published in the u.
Lancaster online, mark bowdens ten favorite books on the vietnam war a vivid and often captivating volumea valuable resource. Part political, part social and part oral history, the book advances that events unfolding in vietnam after world war ii constituted predominantly. Online shopping for vietnam war history books in the books store. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. Air force historical support division books airmen at. Vietnam war project kit veterans history project, american folklife center, library of congress. An epic tragedy, 19451975 by max hastings is published by william collins. Committee to aid the national liberation front of south vietnam multiple formats at. Deepening involvement, 19451965 is the first brochure published in the u. A special collection about the vietnam war is presented in both print books and ebook formats by the naval history and heritage command, plus you will also find other narrative monographs and commemorative resources published by the us department of army center of military history, joint chiefs of staff, and more. After we posted this article, times readers weighed in with their favorite books on the vietnam war.
Authors titles conflictswars special studiesblue books from the field enlisted heritage airmen at war series history. The vietnam war 19561975 essential histories by andrew wiest paperback. Using the latest archival research in china, russia, and vietnam, this book places the vietnam war in a broader international context by providing the various perspectives of the war as seen by the major international actors. From there he disappeared from the annals of history. The newyork historical society presents a groundbreaking exhibition on one of the most controversial events of the 20th century. A vividly illustrated book which offers a clear and engaging account of the full. Adamson chair of insurgency and terrorism at the u. Vietnam war military history oxford bibliographies.
Sparknotes history guides help students strengthen their grasp of history by focusing on individual eras or episodes in u. Sep 15, 2017 whats your favorite book about the vietnam war. Nick turse, in his 20 book, kill anything that moves, argues that a. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. An oral history of the vietnam war by black veterans mass market paperback by. Thats where the wordandobject jammed exhibition called the vietnam war. The vietnam war also known as the second indochina war and the american war in viet nam was an outgrowth of conflicts between the colonizing french forces in vietnam supported by bao dais vietnamese national army vna and the communist forces led by. A television history series whos who in vietnam pbs american experience series the history place detailed timeline of the war, 1945 75 the pentagon papers gravel edition boston. Enough books novels and nonfiction have been published about the vietnam war and its aftermath to fill a modestsized library. Wehrle page images at hathitrust personalities of the liberation movement of south vietnam 1965, by u. The vietnam war also known as the second indochina war, and in vietnam as the resistance. Mar 02, 2015 the best histories of the vietnam war.