The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Vietnam War (The Politically Incorrect Guides)
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 | Product Details: Paperback 256 pages Release Date: 23 February 2010 Publisher: Regnery Press ISBN: 1596985674 Rating:   Sales Rank: 18036 | | Look for similar books by subject:
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| | Customer Reviews: He got it right on all counts (29 August 2010)I was there and saw what was going on. When I returned to the States I watched activities of our protestors very closely. I came to the conclusion that most protestors were simply afraid of being sent to Vietnam (can't say I blame them much). Others were obviously radicals who were trying to stir up trouble no matter the subject. And some were just along for good college fun and games. But the telling point of all this was giving aid and comfort to our enemy. After the war, even North Vietnamese senior staff admitted they probably would have lost had not the protestors been so noisy. But if you think we lost Tet Offensive, or even lost the war, read this book and see what really happened. As I said, I was there and can verify much of what's in this very good book. Missing in Action? (29 August 2010)A few days after what I thought was the conclusion of my purchase, I got an email telling me that the seller did not have the book and that I was going to be seeing a credit on my credit card statement. So I do not have the book that I wanted and I have not looked to see if the credit went through or not. Now to start the whole purchase process again with anther seller. The Way History Should Be Written (19 July 2010)This is not your father's history book. Phillip Jennings's brilliant treatment of a bewildering chapter in the American experience should be the new template for writing history books. The crisp narrative delivers non-traditional facts about the Vietnam War often ignored by historians in the past. The thesis of his exhaustive and documented research is delivered with a style that is filled with humor, laced with sidebars that force the reader to think outside the box, and corroborated by a rich bibliography woven into the manuscript. I never considered Richard Nixon was anything other than a blackguard. In just one chapter Jennings made me reevaluate the Nixon presidency. This rich work of creative non-fiction illuminates facts I never knew before; it was NOT a civil war - America actually WON the war - the criminal negligence of the Johnson administration, coupled with a national press that produced large-scale misinformation, added untold numbers of deaths on the battlefield for both sides. In clear, refreshing language we learn the truth, finally, about the Vietnam saga. Fleetwood Mac sang "You Make Loving Fun." Jennings makes history fun. (Franklin Cox is the author of "Lullabies for Lieutenants: Memoir of a Marine Forward Observer in Vietnam.") This book is AMAZING. (13 July 2010)This book is AMAZING. It covers the true history of the Vietnam War, and corrects the many many many falsehoods and misconceptions. The history (and conclusion drawn) are meticulously documented and sourced. It's interesting to see that even 50 years ago the NY Times was introducing biased agenda-based reporting. I give this book 6 stars, but take away one because it is in desperate need of pictures and maps. This book sets the record and history straight and should be in the bookshelf of any history class regardless of the grade in all classrooms of the USA--including college. I Was There 68-69 (12 July 2010)I WISH EVERY AMERICAN READ THIS BOOK. I PLAN TO HAVE MORE THAN ONE COPY SO I CAN SPREAD TO MORE PEOPLE WHO MIGHT NEVER BUY IT. AFTER ALL THE LIES BY U.S. MEDIA AND ALL THE HELP SOME AMERICANS GAVE THE ENEMY, THIS BOOK MADE ME FEEL BETTER ABOUT SERVING. I WAS NEVER ASHAMED ANY WAY BUT THIS BOOK MADE ME EVEN PROUDER. I EVEN SERVED VIA US ARMY RESERVE UNIT ACTIVATION. HE HAS LIST OF OTHER GOOD BOOKS ABOUT VN ALSO. THANKS MR. JENNINGS FOR THIS BOOK. | |
