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In a USA Today article last month, Bob Minzesheimer recommended some of the best work on the Vietnam War ( "Ten Authors to Read on the Vietnam War, Nov. 8, 2012"). Written by historians, journalists and veterans, the following are some of his selections.
America's Longest War: The United States and Vietnam, 1950-1975
by George Herring 959.7 H
Herring discusses the military, diplomatic and political factors
that led to America's involvement in the Vietnam War.
The Best and the Brightest by David Halberstam
973.922 H
Halberstam discusses how Cold War foreign policy influenced the
decisions made by those in power.
A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in
Vietnam by Neil Sheehan 959.7 S
In this National Book Award winner, Sheehan profiles
John Paul Vann, a military officer sharply critical of the way
the war was fought.
Dispatches by Michael Herr 959.7 H
Herr describes his experiences as a war correspondent for Esquire
magazine.
Going After Cacciato by Tim O'Brien FIC
OBR
A soldier leaves the fighting in Vietnam and sets off with the
seemingly impossible dream of walking to Paris.
Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War by Karl
Marlantes FIC MAR
A Marine lieutenant’s leadership skills are tested as he leads his men
through war’s horrific conditions.
Reporting Vietnam: American Journalism by Library of
America 959.7 R
Eighty journalists, representing a variety of media sources, present the
stories of war from many perspectives.
Vietnam: A History by Stanley Karnow 959.7 K
A journalist who reported on the entire war for such publications
as London’s Observer and the Washington Post writes the history of
a war.
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