Enduring Vietnam: An American Generation and Its War
Enduring Vietnam: An American Generation and Its War by James Wright examines the Vietnam War through the experiences of the young Americans who served and families who grieved those who did not return. It combines the conflict’s lead-up and service accounts with discussion of returning home and the Battle of Hamburger Hill.
At a glance
- Follows the war through the experiences of young Americans who served and the families left grieving.
- Covers the background to US involvement, military service, views of the war, and the return home.
- Includes a narrative of the Battle for Hamburger Hill and interviews with people who served.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Brings personal experiences and family loss into a broader account of the war and its lead-up.
- The digital edition lists screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Thomas Dunne Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 4, 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 464 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1250092496 |
| File size | 8.1 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking a Vietnam War history centered on American service members, families, and generational experience.
- Readers interested in historical context alongside accounts of combat and returning home.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative, detailed, and well-researched, with appreciation for its historical perspective, individual stories, and coverage of the lead-up to the war. This reported response suggests it may suit readers looking for both context and personal accounts. Aggregate ratings are mostly in the higher star categories, but ratings alone do not establish which parts of the book readers valued or any specific shortcoming.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as informative and detailed.
- Feedback appreciates its historical perspective and the way it connects individual stories with the wider era.
- Customers praise its coverage of the war’s lead-up.
Frequently asked questions
What aspects of the Vietnam War does this book cover?
The listing describes discussion of the war’s lead-up, why young Americans entered military service, their views and experiences, returning home, families’ grief, and the Battle of Hamburger Hill.
What is the listed length and publication date?
The Kindle details list 464 pages and a publication date of April 4, 2017.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed as supported or enabled.
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