South Vietnamese Soldiers
eBook - PDF

South Vietnamese Soldiers

Memories of the Vietnam War and After

  1. 312 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

South Vietnamese Soldiers

Memories of the Vietnam War and After

About this book

Published on the 40th anniversary of the end of the war in Vietnam, this book brings to life the experiences and memories of South Vietnamese soldiers-the forgotten combatants of this controversial conflict. South Vietnam lost more than a quarter of a million soldiers in the Vietnam War, yet the histories of these men-and women-are largely absent from the vast historiography of the conflict. By focusing on oral histories related by 40 veterans from the former Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, this book breaks new ground, shedding light on an essentially unexplored aspect of the war and giving voice to those who have been voiceless. The experiences of these former soldiers are examined through detailed firsthand accounts that feature two generations and all branches of the service, including the Women's Armed Forces Corps. Readers will gain insight into the soldiers' early lives, their military service, combat experiences, and friendships forged in wartime. They will also see how life became worse for most in the aftermath of the war as they experienced internment in communist prison camps, discrimination against their families on political grounds, and the dangers inherent in escaping Vietnam, whether by sea or land. Finally, readers will learn how veterans who saw no choice but to leave their homeland succeeded in rebuilding their lives in new countries and cultures.

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Yes, you can access South Vietnamese Soldiers by Nathalie Huynh Chau Nguyen in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & Vietnam War. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Praeger
Year
2016
Print ISBN
9781440832413
eBook ISBN
9781440832420
Edition
1
Topic
History
Subtopic
Vietnam War
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. List of Illustrations
  8. Preface and Acknowledgments
  9. Introduction
  10. Chapter 1. Generations of Soldiers
  11. Chapter 2. In the Field
  12. Chapter 3. Army Doctors
  13. Chapter 4. Military Women
  14. Chapter 5. Friendship and Sacrifice
  15. Chapter 6. Aftermaths
  16. Chapter 7. Recognition of Service
  17. Chapter 8. Children of Veterans
  18. Conclusion
  19. Notes
  20. Bibliography
  21. Index