Fighting in Vietnam the experiences of the U.S. soldier

More than 3 million Americans served in the Vietnam War. By the war's end, 58,193 soldiers were killed, 61% of whom were aged 21 or under. More than 150,000 were wounded, and at least 21,000 were permanently disabled. In the post-war era, Americans struggled to absorb the lessons of the militar...

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Main Author: Westheider, James E. 1956- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Mechanicsburg, PA Stackpole Books 2011
Series:Stackpole military history series
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Summary:More than 3 million Americans served in the Vietnam War. By the war's end, 58,193 soldiers were killed, 61% of whom were aged 21 or under. More than 150,000 were wounded, and at least 21,000 were permanently disabled. In the post-war era, Americans struggled to absorb the lessons of the military intervention
Item Description:Originally published: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2007
Physical Description:xxii, 217 pages illustrations, map 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780811708319 (pbk.)