Grunts The American Combat Soldier in Vietnam

Name: Grunts The American Combat Soldier in Vietnam
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ISBN: 9780765622860

ISBN-10: 0765622866

ISBN-13: 9780765622860

Edition: 2008

Authors: Kyle Longley

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In exploring the American combat soldier's experience in Vietnam, this book integrates such topics as political culture, the experiences of training, the actual Vietnam experience, and the homecoming. The book addresses many of the stereotypes of the Vietnam veteran and considers how veterans have been commemmorated.

Book details

List price: $52.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 8/15/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments


Introduction



Johnny Get Your Gun: Decisions to Enter the U.S. Military during the Vietnam War



Building GI Joe: Induction, and Recruit Training During the Vietnam Era



The First Wave: The American Infantryman in Vietnam, 1961-1968



The Winter of Their Discontent: After Tet Until the Withdrawal and Fall of Saigon, 1968-1975



Coming Home: Reintegrating into Society and Memory of the American Infantryman in Vietnam


Epilogue


Notes


Bibliography


Index


About the Author