The war leaves the jungles of vietnam, and anti war sentiment intensifies in the u. Thats right, all we need is the price of a paperback book to sustain a nonprofit website the whole world depends on. Thames methuen, 1982 indochinese war, 19461954 492 pages. Sep 27, 2005 the book 10,000 days of thunder is a nonfiction historical book about the vietnam war. The book is definitely fascinating and was written after the war ended, giving it a retrospective feel. Navy in vietnam, 19501975the hampton roads naval museums acclaimed special exhibit. The ten thousand day war, a 26part halfhour canadian television documentary on the vietnam war, and was produced in 1980 by michael maclear. Remagen bridge usgi units and german units association world war 2.
The world at war is heralded as one of the greatest documentary series ever. It was the companion book to the tv series of the same name. The book does a great job of putting the war into the context of the post wwii collapse of colonial empire as well as the domestic political conditions that led to disasters in participation and execution. Following the events of the vietnam war, one day at a time. University of toronto thomas fisher rare book library. Somebody stands up to the chinese page 3 navweaps forums. Vietnam the ten thousand day war 02 of dien bien phu l. Militaryhistory submitted 3 years ago by gwarh as a teenager i saw the excellent tv documentary series vietnam, the 10,000 day war. Vietnam the ten thousand day war 1980, complete history of vietnam conflict the real story behind the longest, most controversial war in modern history. Nov 08, 2012 enough books novels and nonfiction have been published about the vietnam war and its aftermath to fill a modestsized library. This book covers the war from the very beginning when the u.
Vietnam the ten thousand day war 10 of the village war l vietnam the ten thousand day war l vietnam 0 day war. Dec 21, 2018 on july 27, the day a collection of remains believed to be those of american soldiers lost in the korean war were flown out of north korea, i was driving from hanoi to vietnams rural northern. The vietnam war lasted 10,000 days and was the longest, most unpopular war in american history, the only war lost by the u. The collection gains credibility knowing that it comes from a pulitzer prize winning author and it shows the real and balanced story of the war. The 10,000 day war documentary is called that because it lasted that long. The vietnam war with walter cronkite morley safers vietnam duration.
The bit rate is more than adequate, and color and contrast are very good, especially considering the wide variance in source quality. The book is set up so that there is one page with words, then a page with a picture and so on. It is very important to understand the war started in 1945 and went to 1975, it wasnt just 196672. It is politically neutral and covers everything about vietnam until the 1970s.
The ten thousand day war from the worlds largest community of readers. The ten thousand day war, a 26part canadian television documentary on the vietnam war, was produced in 1980 by michael maclear. The ten thousand day war is the best book on the subject i have ever read. Why has the vietnam war sometimes been referred to as the ten. Scholars might say the united states is still fighting the war by the decisions they make concerning other wars and because they are trying to make up for the illtreatment of the vietnam veterans after they came back. Indochinese war, 19461954, vietnam war, 19611975, vietnamese. The 0 day war it has been written by a voice of authority, cnn correspondent by peter arnett. For anyone who does not have afull knowledge of what happened it provides a very good historical perspective. The ten thousand day war, a 26part halfhour canadian television.
The series aired in canada on cbc television, in the united states and in the united kingdom on channel 4. The conflict is traced from the 1945 defeat of vietnam s japanese occupiers through the release of american pows and later challenges faced by veterans. Enough books novels and nonfiction have been published about the vietnam war and its aftermath to fill a modestsized library. The book starts a few days before the second ww ended. Lots of interviews giap among them although there is a lot of combat footage, its more about the history than the soldier. The twentysixth and final volume of the ten thousand day war covers the legacy of the vietnam war from both sides. The ten thousand day war, a 26part canadian television documentary on the vietnam war, was produced in 1980 by michael maclear the documentary series was consolidated into hourlong episodes for american television syndication. Dan rathers segment was aired on the cbs nightly news and again in a cbs series titled vietnam the 10,000 day war and allegedly exposes us wrongdoing in the village of cam ne see my story assault on cam ne in the war. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vietnam 19451975 by maclear, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The ten thousand day war, a 26part canadian television. The glossary is detailed and informative, and the bibliography is a veritable gold mine of sound sources.
Guilt trip understanding the vietnam vet 3rd marines. The ten thousand day war new edition by michael maclear isbn. But, for the record, heres the top 10 vietnam books that think theyre the. The ten thousand day war contains 26 original episodes on four discs.
This is the book of choice for libraries serving todays students. Sep 28, 2017 british audiences saw the series during channel 4s 198485 season. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Produced in 1980 as a canadian tv documentary consisting of 26 halfhour segments, vietnam. Caputo, author of the bestselling vietnam war memoir a rumor of war 1977, offers the most complete overview of the war to date for young readers. United states of america vietnam war commemoration50th anniversary commemoration materials, including an interactive historical timeline. Feb 15, 2016 vietnam the ten thousand day war 10 of the village war l vietnam the ten thousand day war l vietnam 0 day war. The ten thousand day war uneasy allies 4 the vietnam war.
The series was released on videocassette format by embassy and won a national education association award for best world documentary. Alerted north vietnamese before bombing strikesauthorship confirmed. General vo nguyen giap, commander of the north vietnamese army, wrote in his memoirs that his army was on the brink of collapse, but the u. Personally, alongside herr, id recommend philip caputos a rumor of war and, for an exhaustive history, the 10,000 day war by michael maclear. The 10,000 day war and ken burns vietnam war pbs series. British audiences saw the series during channel 4s 198485 season. One great thing is it starts in 1944 with colonel patty of the oss. Dec 11, 2012 this superb awardwinning series of programs reexamines, without blame or judgment, the rise and fall of americas 20year commitment to the war in vietnam. Oct 29, 2017 the 10,000 day war documentary is called that because it lasted that long. Politics, protest, and patriotism are forever entwined in any conversation about. Known as historys first living room war, the vietnam conflict is presented in this nearly 10hour documentary with clarity, authority, and insight, complete on 2 dvds. A friend recommended he book to me and i enjoyed the book, almost as much as the vietnamese probably hated the 10,000 days of war they survived. Vietnam, 19451975 is a 26part documentary about the war in vietnam, produced by the canadian broadcasting corporation. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases.
It covers the period from april, 1945 to april, 1975. But, for the record, heres the top 10 vietnam books. Remembrances from the veterans, units called up to serve. In the heartland of america, opinions of the war is asked and reported, many say that the war just wasnt worth what it cost. Vietnam, the 10,000 day war is obviously not its equal it doesnt have the same scope, length and depth but it is probably the best documentary about the vietnam war made. The battle of khe sanh began on january 21, 1968, when forces from the peoples army of north vietnam pavn. General pete piotrowski wrote in his book that the u. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. This book would be very appealing to someone who likes factual literature. He was awarded the 1966 pulitzer prize in international reporting for his work in vietnam from 1962 to 1965, mostly reporting for the associated press. As a student who already knew a good bit about the war, it deepened my knowledge, particulary in the french war in indochina and americas involvement in it. This may be, or at least was at one time, the definitive book about the vietnam war. Seeking accurate conservative vietnam war history book.
It was conceived by michael maclear, a canadian broadcast journalist and film maker, who had spent some time in north vietnam during the war. And in this stirring chronicle, pulitzer prize winning journalist philip caputo writes about our countrys most controversial war the vietnam war for young readers. Vietnam the ten thousand day war 01of america in vietnam. Peter gregg arnett, onzm born november 1934 is a new zealandborn journalist, holding both new zealand and us citizenship, he is known for his coverage of the vietnam war and the gulf war. Peter arnett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The book does a great job of putting the war into the context of the post wwii collapse of colonial empire as well as the domestic political conditions that led to disasters in. It provides an all encompassing overview of the whole conflict from french involvement, and into the postus withdrawal years to the end of the conflict hence the 10,000 days. Fox and sean penn, and based on daniel langs new yorker article and followup book, casualties of war is the story of the incident on hill 192, a notorious war crime committed by u. This page is automatically generated based on what facebook users are interested in, and not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone associated with the topic. Like charlton and moncrieffs many reasons why 1979, maclears documentary history of the vietnam war is based on interviews and statements by participants, and taken from a tv series. The ten thousand day war available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. Maclear visited vietnam during the production of the series and had access to film material there. The 10,000 day war, by michael mcclear who seemed to be very pro vietnam, antius, and dismissive of the chinese, which is not central committee for propaganda. Frontline america focuses on nixons determination to end the war by bringing pressure on the north. Usa today s bob minzesheimer recommends books by 10 authors. Americans continue to grapple with the meaning and legacy of the vietnam war. This has been called the ten thousand day war because it was the longest war fought in american history and it lasted 10,000 days not true, with a little simple math, one can see that that would. Why has the vietnam war sometimes been referred to as the.
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