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Routledge - Grunts: The American Combat Soldier in Vietnam

Name: Routledge - Grunts: The American Combat Soldier in Vietnam
Brand: Routledge
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Now in its second edition, Grunts: The American Combat Soldier in Vietnam offers a new perspective on the lives of front-line troops. This book focuses on the daily experiences of soldiers throughout the Vietnam War, moving beyond high-level strategy to look at the human element of conflict. Authors Kyle Longley and Jacqueline Whitt use letters, oral histories, and memoirs from actual veterans to provide a look into the minds and lives of those who served. The narrative follows the complete journey of a soldier, starting from the initial decision to join the army, through the realities of training and active combat, and finally to the challenges of readjusting to civilian life while carrying memories of war. This work is an essential resource for readers interested in military history and the personal accounts of those who lived through one of the most significant eras in American history. By centering on the individual soldier, it provides a direct connection to the lived reality of the Vietnam era.

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Second edition updated with a fresh approach to understanding the front-line combat soldier experience.

Built on authentic primary sources including personal letters, oral histories, and veteran memoirs.

Covers the full spectrum of service from the decision to enlist through training and combat.

Explores the difficult transition of readjusting to civilian life after the war.

Provides direct insight into the minds and lives of the soldiers who served in Vietnam.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1138632724
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Biographies & Histories
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 08 June 2020
Listed Since: 22 January 2020

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