The Vietnam War: The Illustrated History of the Conflict in Southeast Asia

by Ray Bonds (Editor)

An objective, highly illustrated analysis of the Vietnam war focuses on the facts of the conflict, from the sites of troop gatherings through the paths the results of American and Viet Cong confrontations.

Genres: History, Military Fiction, Military History

264 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Joe Krakovsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although this book is great as a stand alone nonfiction, it is loaded with information to get you started for further research. It even has a complete list of those still unaccounted for. The anti-war movement, which is often overlooked, was also touched upon. From my personal experience of high school I believe that was organized and directed by the enemy. Yea, it sounds like the Nazi claim of stab-in-the-back from WWI, but what if it really was? Take the Tet Offensive for example. To the Communists it was a great military defeat, but on the political front a great victory. They could not beat the military in the field but then the military eventually were withdrawn because of it and other battles where Americans suffered casualties. The book also explains why the war could not be won. Anyway, the book was really good with lots of photos.

[David Reese · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a collection of essays written by a number of different participants, presenting a diversity of views with a cacophony of opinions. Yet somehow, this seems to be an appropriate approach when writing about the polarizing and frustrating tragedy which was the Vietnam war.

[W · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of sweet pics

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

a militaristic techno view of the war's logistics, illustrated by defense industry freelancers, it's a tour de force.