The Tragedy of the Vietnam War
by Van Nguyen Duong
"A South Vietnamese Officer's Analysis"
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The Tragedy of the Vietnam War Book Details
War:
Vietnam War
Perspective:
Commanders
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Asia
Page Count:
281
Published Date:
2008
ISBN13:
9780786432851
The Tragedy of the Vietnam War Book Description
What Americans call the Vietnam War actually began in December 1946 with a struggle between the communists and the French for possession of the country--but Vietnam's strategic position in southeast Asia inevitably led to the involvement of other countries. Written by an officer in the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, this poignant memoir seeks to clarify the nuances of South Vietnam's defeat. From the age of 12, Van Nguyen Duong watched as the conflict affected his home, family, village and friends. He discusses not only the day-to-day hardships of wartime but his postwar forced relocation and eventual imprisonment. A special focus is on the anguish caused by the illusive reality of Vietnamese independence. The political forces at work north and south, the hardships suffered by RVNAF soldiers after the 1975 U.S. withdrawal, and the effects of reunification on the Vietnamese people are discussed.