Description
Book SynopsisScorned by allies and enemies alike, the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) was one of the most maligned fighting forces in modern history. In this first in-depth history of the ARVN from 1955 to 1975, Robert Brigham takes readers into the barracks and training centres of the ARVN to plumb the hearts and souls of these forgotten soldiers.
Trade ReviewIn clear and penetrating prose, Brigham gives us the story beyond the battlefield, taking us to bases and barracks, hospitals and training centers. A fascinating, deeply instructive, and pathbreaking book." - Fredrik Logevall, author of
The Origins of the Vietnam War"A vivid and sympathetic account of the ARVN enlisted men. . . . An absolutely important book for those who want to understand why the American war efforts in Vietnam failed." - Ngo Vinh Long, coeditor of
Coming to Terms: Indochina, the United States, and the War"Comprehensive, insightful, and felicitously written. The best book I've read on the ARVN." - Jeffrey Kimball, author of
Nixon's Vietnam War and The Vietnam War FilesTable of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Conscription
- 2. Training
- 3. Morale
- 4. Battles
- 5. Families
- Notes
- Selected Bibliography
- Index
