Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam

Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam

â˜…Â "Partridge proves once again that nonfiction can be every bit as dramatic as the best fiction."*

America's war in Vietnam. In over a decade of bitter fighting, it claimed the lives of more than 58,000 American soldiers and beleaguered four US presidents. More than forty years after America left Vietnam in defeat in 1975, the war remains controversial and divisive both in the United States and abroad.

The history of this era is complex; the cultural impact extraordinary. But it's the personal stories of eight peopleâ€”six American soldiers, one American military nurse, and one Vietnamese refugeeâ€”that create the heartbeat of Boots on the Ground. From dense jungles and terrifying firefights to chaotic helicopter rescues and harrowing escapes, each individual experience reveals a different facet of the war and moves us forward in time. Alternating with these chapters are profiles of key American leaders and events, reminding us of all that was happening at home during the war, including peace protests, presidential scandals, and veterans' struggles to acclimate to life after Vietnam.

With more than one hundred photographs, award-winning author Elizabeth Partridge's unflinching book captures the intensity, frustration, and lasting impacts of one of the most tumultuous periods of American history.

*Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Marching for FreedomÂ
Country USA
Brand Viking Drill & Tool
Manufacturer Viking Books for Young Readers
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780670785063
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2018-04-10
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780670785063

Country	USA
Brand	Viking Drill & Tool
Manufacturer	Viking Books for Young Readers
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780670785063
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2018-04-10
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780670785063