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Author: Ronald H. Dykes
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781475943788
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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For They Wouldnt Let Us Win, Ronald H Dykes did in-depth interviews with fifteen Vietnam veterans from Jackson County, Alabama. In these interviews, the veterans graphically describe the extraordinarily difficult experiences they endured during their tour of duty. Most of them were teenagers who had little idea of where Vietnam was or what the war was about. Yet, they did serve, follow orders, and try to stay alive. When they returned to the United States, though, some of them were greeted with curses and spittle. Perhaps even worse, their peers at home seemed uninterested in their experiences in Vietnam. Despite the horrors of the war and their reception back in their country, most of them do not regret serving in Vietnam. They do regret, however, that the politicians would not let us win. Dykes thesis in this book is that readers like himself who were opposed to the war will be convinced that these veterans got a raw deal when they returned home.
Author: Ronald H. Dykes
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475943768
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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Jackson County, Alabama, Veterans Relive the Vietnam War.
Author: Ohio State Federation of Labor
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Category : Labor unions
Languages : en
Pages : 1406
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Category : Periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 888
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Author: Larry Moffi
Publisher: Courier Corporation
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 292
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Enshrinement in the Hall of Fame is the ultimate honor for any major leaguer. This rousing oral history tells the story of 17 legendary players who came up just short of Cooperstown: Virgil Trucks, Gene Woodling, Carl Erskine, and others. Collectively, the humorous, engaging, behind-the-scenes stories also tell the tale of baseball in the 1950s. "Great fun." -- The New York Times.
Author: American Warehousemen's Association
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Category : Storage
Languages : en
Pages : 524
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Vol. 52-53 include Wartime Warehousing Industry Conference, 1st-2d
Author: American Warehousemen's Association
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Category : Commercial products
Languages : en
Pages : 522
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Category : Brass industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 848
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Languages : en
Pages : 1462
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Category : Agriculture, Cooperative
Languages : en
Pages : 782
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Author: Gil Dominguez
Publisher: Publish America
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
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Latinos have fought in every conflict in which the United States has been involved, from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Regardless of whether they were inductees or volunteers, Latino soldiers, sailors, airman, and Marines served with great distinction and bravery, compiling a record of courage unmatched by any other group of Americans: Thirty-nine Medals of Honor earned -- fourteen of those for service in Vietnam. Yet the American public is largely unaware of the sacrifices made by Latino citizens, mainly because of the lack of writings on the subject. This book is an attempt to fill the void in the literature dealing with the role of Hispanics in war; in this case, America's longest and most unpopular conflict. The author interviewed twenty-one warriors who candidly relate their experiences in combat and share their feelings about the war and what it means to be a Latino Vietnam vet.
