Author: Andrew Wiest
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814794513
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
2009 Society for Military History Distinguished Book Award for Biography Examines South Vietnam’s complex relationship with the United States through the stories of two Vietnamese soldiers' diverging paths Vietnam’s Forgotten Army: Heroism and Betrayal in the ARVN chronicles the lives of Pham Van Dinh and Tran Ngoc Hue, two of the brightest young stars in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). Both men fought with valor in a war that seemed to have no end, exemplifying ARVN bravery and determination that is largely forgotten or ignored in the West. However, while Hue fought until he was captured by the North Vietnamese Army and then endured thirteen years of captivity, Dinh surrendered and defected to the enemy, for whom he served as a teacher in the reeducation of his former ARVN comrades. An understanding of how two lives that were so similar diverged so dramatically provides a lens through which to understand the ARVN and South Vietnam’s complex relationship with America's government and military. The lives of Dinh and Hue reflect the ARVNs battlefield successes, from the recapture of the Citadel in Hue City in the Tet Offensive of 1968, to Dinhs unheralded role in the seizure of Hamburger Hill a year later. However, their careers expose an ARVN that was over-politicized, tactically flawed, and dependent on American logistical and firepower support. Marginalized within an American war, ARVN faced a grim fate as U.S. forces began to exit the conflict. As the structure of the ARVN/U.S. alliance unraveled, Dinh and Hue were left alone to make the most difficult decisions of their lives. Andrew Wiest weaves historical analysis with a compelling narrative, culled from extensive interviews with Dinh, Hue, and other key figures. Once both military superstars, Dinh is viewed by a traitor by many within the South Vietnamese community, while Hue, an expatriate living in northern Virginia, is seen as a hero who never let go of his ideals. Their experiences and legacies mirror that of the ARVNs rise and fall as well as the tragic history of South Vietnam.
Vietnam's Forgotten Army
Author: Andrew Wiest
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814794513
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
2009 Society for Military History Distinguished Book Award for Biography Examines South Vietnam’s complex relationship with the United States through the stories of two Vietnamese soldiers' diverging paths Vietnam’s Forgotten Army: Heroism and Betrayal in the ARVN chronicles the lives of Pham Van Dinh and Tran Ngoc Hue, two of the brightest young stars in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). Both men fought with valor in a war that seemed to have no end, exemplifying ARVN bravery and determination that is largely forgotten or ignored in the West. However, while Hue fought until he was captured by the North Vietnamese Army and then endured thirteen years of captivity, Dinh surrendered and defected to the enemy, for whom he served as a teacher in the reeducation of his former ARVN comrades. An understanding of how two lives that were so similar diverged so dramatically provides a lens through which to understand the ARVN and South Vietnam’s complex relationship with America's government and military. The lives of Dinh and Hue reflect the ARVNs battlefield successes, from the recapture of the Citadel in Hue City in the Tet Offensive of 1968, to Dinhs unheralded role in the seizure of Hamburger Hill a year later. However, their careers expose an ARVN that was over-politicized, tactically flawed, and dependent on American logistical and firepower support. Marginalized within an American war, ARVN faced a grim fate as U.S. forces began to exit the conflict. As the structure of the ARVN/U.S. alliance unraveled, Dinh and Hue were left alone to make the most difficult decisions of their lives. Andrew Wiest weaves historical analysis with a compelling narrative, culled from extensive interviews with Dinh, Hue, and other key figures. Once both military superstars, Dinh is viewed by a traitor by many within the South Vietnamese community, while Hue, an expatriate living in northern Virginia, is seen as a hero who never let go of his ideals. Their experiences and legacies mirror that of the ARVNs rise and fall as well as the tragic history of South Vietnam.
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814794513
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
2009 Society for Military History Distinguished Book Award for Biography Examines South Vietnam’s complex relationship with the United States through the stories of two Vietnamese soldiers' diverging paths Vietnam’s Forgotten Army: Heroism and Betrayal in the ARVN chronicles the lives of Pham Van Dinh and Tran Ngoc Hue, two of the brightest young stars in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). Both men fought with valor in a war that seemed to have no end, exemplifying ARVN bravery and determination that is largely forgotten or ignored in the West. However, while Hue fought until he was captured by the North Vietnamese Army and then endured thirteen years of captivity, Dinh surrendered and defected to the enemy, for whom he served as a teacher in the reeducation of his former ARVN comrades. An understanding of how two lives that were so similar diverged so dramatically provides a lens through which to understand the ARVN and South Vietnam’s complex relationship with America's government and military. The lives of Dinh and Hue reflect the ARVNs battlefield successes, from the recapture of the Citadel in Hue City in the Tet Offensive of 1968, to Dinhs unheralded role in the seizure of Hamburger Hill a year later. However, their careers expose an ARVN that was over-politicized, tactically flawed, and dependent on American logistical and firepower support. Marginalized within an American war, ARVN faced a grim fate as U.S. forces began to exit the conflict. As the structure of the ARVN/U.S. alliance unraveled, Dinh and Hue were left alone to make the most difficult decisions of their lives. Andrew Wiest weaves historical analysis with a compelling narrative, culled from extensive interviews with Dinh, Hue, and other key figures. Once both military superstars, Dinh is viewed by a traitor by many within the South Vietnamese community, while Hue, an expatriate living in northern Virginia, is seen as a hero who never let go of his ideals. Their experiences and legacies mirror that of the ARVNs rise and fall as well as the tragic history of South Vietnam.
A Comprehensive Grammar of English
Author: G.N.VERMA
Publisher: S. Chand Publishing
ISBN: 8121935830
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
A book on Grammar
Publisher: S. Chand Publishing
ISBN: 8121935830
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
A book on Grammar
An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language
Author: Walter William Skeat
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 838
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 838
Book Description
The Outlook
Author: Lyman Abbott
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1002
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1002
Book Description
Outlook and Independent
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1058
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1058
Book Description
JET BLACK: the prelude Volume 1 BOOK 3
Author: Bre Ashley
Publisher: BA Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
i refer to [jet] black: the prelude, volume 1, as a compilation of poetry as a poetic leave in conditioner, thoughtfully crafted to empower our hair damp hair with justice and dry hair with truth. each book in the series is compiled of ripened thoughts [poems] and urgent accords of pulsing appeals recorded to support [condition] and protect the [jet] black woman and her legacy. i recommend you massage the [jet] black conditioner onto damp or dry hair and do not rinse. music is instrumental in my poetry process as certain poems you will find make lovely lyrics and were written with an original melody manufactured from my mind. [book 3], “black diamonds” challenges you to live a life based on truth, never bias or false faith. while prayer can bring you closer to your truth, intermissions in your story, and periods of pauses or waiting can push you to trust your own truth. these poems will help you recognize resilient rocks of truth and your black diamond. diamonds are tough, and so are you. they don’t break and neither does truth, so why would you? feel free to discuss these thoughts in solitude or with friends using the questions for discussions at the end of the book.
Publisher: BA Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
i refer to [jet] black: the prelude, volume 1, as a compilation of poetry as a poetic leave in conditioner, thoughtfully crafted to empower our hair damp hair with justice and dry hair with truth. each book in the series is compiled of ripened thoughts [poems] and urgent accords of pulsing appeals recorded to support [condition] and protect the [jet] black woman and her legacy. i recommend you massage the [jet] black conditioner onto damp or dry hair and do not rinse. music is instrumental in my poetry process as certain poems you will find make lovely lyrics and were written with an original melody manufactured from my mind. [book 3], “black diamonds” challenges you to live a life based on truth, never bias or false faith. while prayer can bring you closer to your truth, intermissions in your story, and periods of pauses or waiting can push you to trust your own truth. these poems will help you recognize resilient rocks of truth and your black diamond. diamonds are tough, and so are you. they don’t break and neither does truth, so why would you? feel free to discuss these thoughts in solitude or with friends using the questions for discussions at the end of the book.
Hot Shot
Author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 067165831X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Susannah elopes on impulse with Sam, a thrillseeking rebel. Together with his best friend Yank they set up a computer company in the 1960s. Their dreams have a cruel price, as Susannah is the daughter of a bigwig in a competing company. Success will mean losing her family. Is it worth it?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 067165831X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Susannah elopes on impulse with Sam, a thrillseeking rebel. Together with his best friend Yank they set up a computer company in the 1960s. Their dreams have a cruel price, as Susannah is the daughter of a bigwig in a competing company. Success will mean losing her family. Is it worth it?
A Concise Etymological Dictionary of the English Language
Author: Walter William Skeat
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Etymological Dictionary of the English Language
Author: Skeat
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 880
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 880
Book Description
Completely Ridiculous
Author: AV West
Publisher: A V West
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Jack and his friend Mike go on a ridiculous adventure through central Florida, featuring plenty of social commentary, and edgy humor (if you can call it humor). Laughter not guaranteed.
Publisher: A V West
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Jack and his friend Mike go on a ridiculous adventure through central Florida, featuring plenty of social commentary, and edgy humor (if you can call it humor). Laughter not guaranteed.