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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Sep 27, 2005 the book 10,000 days of thunder is a nonfiction historical book about the vietnam war. Vietnam the ten thousand day war 10 of the village war l vietnam the ten thousand day war l vietnam 0 day war. Remembrances from the veterans, units called up to serve. This book covers the war from the very beginning when the u. Militaryhistory submitted 3 years ago by gwarh as a teenager i saw the excellent tv documentary series vietnam, the 10,000 day war. This is the book of choice for libraries serving todays students.
In the heartland of america, opinions of the war is asked and reported, many say that the war just wasnt worth what it cost. The vietnam war with walter cronkite morley safers vietnam duration. It covers the period from april, 1945 to april, 1975. Following the events of the vietnam war, one day at a time. The 10,000 day war documentary is called that because it lasted that long. It was the companion book to the tv series of the same name. The ten thousand day war from the worlds largest community of readers. 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. 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. 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. Seeking accurate conservative vietnam war history book.
The book starts a few days before the second ww ended. The ten thousand day war, a 26part halfhour canadian television. 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 series aired in canada on cbc television, in the united states and in the united kingdom on channel 4. Lots of interviews giap among them although there is a lot of combat footage, its more about the history than the soldier. Thats right, all we need is the price of a paperback book to sustain a nonprofit website the whole world depends on. 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. Usa today s bob minzesheimer recommends books by 10 authors. 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. Vietnam the ten thousand day war 1980, complete history of vietnam conflict the real story behind the longest, most controversial war in modern history. 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. The battle of khe sanh began on january 21, 1968, when forces from the peoples army of north vietnam pavn. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. The series was released on videocassette format by embassy and won a national education association award for best world documentary.
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. United states of america vietnam war commemoration50th anniversary commemoration materials, including an interactive historical timeline. But, for the record, heres the top 10 vietnam books. For anyone who does not have afull knowledge of what happened it provides a very good historical perspective. Nov 08, 2012 enough books novels and nonfiction have been published about the vietnam war and its aftermath to fill a modestsized library. Politics, protest, and patriotism are forever entwined in any conversation about. The bit rate is more than adequate, and color and contrast are very good, especially considering the wide variance in source quality. This book would be very appealing to someone who likes factual literature. The ten thousand day war uneasy allies 4 the vietnam war.
It is politically neutral and covers everything about vietnam until the 1970s. The ten thousand day war available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. It was conceived by michael maclear, a canadian broadcast journalist and film maker, who had spent some time in north vietnam during the war. Guilt trip understanding the vietnam vet 3rd marines. The ten thousand day war, a 26part canadian television.
The world at war is heralded as one of the greatest documentary series ever. One great thing is it starts in 1944 with colonel patty of the oss. 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 book is set up so that there is one page with words, then a page with a picture and so on. 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. Vietnam the ten thousand day war 01of america in vietnam. 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. British audiences saw the series during channel 4s 198485 season. 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.
The ten thousand day war contains 26 original episodes on four discs. The 0 day war it has been written by a voice of authority, cnn correspondent by peter arnett. It is very important to understand the war started in 1945 and went to 1975, it wasnt just 196672. The ten thousand day war, a 26part canadian television documentary on the vietnam war, was produced in 1980 by michael maclear. 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. The 10,000 day war and ken burns vietnam war pbs series. The twentysixth and final volume of the ten thousand day war covers the legacy of the vietnam war from both sides. Vietnam, 19451975 is a 26part documentary about the war in vietnam, produced by the canadian broadcasting corporation. 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. 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. Peter arnett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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.
Personally, alongside herr, id recommend philip caputos a rumor of war and, for an exhaustive history, the 10,000 day war by michael maclear. Somebody stands up to the chinese page 3 navweaps forums. But, for the record, heres the top 10 vietnam books that think theyre the. This may be, or at least was at one time, the definitive book about the vietnam war. 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. Remagen bridge usgi units and german units association world war 2. 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. Indochinese war, 19461954, vietnam war, 19611975, vietnamese. Alerted north vietnamese before bombing strikesauthorship confirmed. Why has the vietnam war sometimes been referred to as the. 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.
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. 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 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. The glossary is detailed and informative, and the bibliography is a veritable gold mine of sound sources. Produced in 1980 as a canadian tv documentary consisting of 26 halfhour segments, vietnam. Oct 29, 2017 the 10,000 day war documentary is called that because it lasted that long. The ten thousand day war new edition by michael maclear isbn. Navy in vietnam, 19501975the hampton roads naval museums acclaimed special exhibit. Enough books novels and nonfiction have been published about the vietnam war and its aftermath to fill a modestsized library. Vietnam 19451975 by maclear, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. And in this stirring chronicle, pulitzer prize winning journalist philip caputo writes about our countrys most controversial war the vietnam war for young readers. University of toronto thomas fisher rare book library. Sep 28, 2017 british audiences saw the series during channel 4s 198485 season.
General pete piotrowski wrote in his book that the u. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases. The war leaves the jungles of vietnam, and anti war sentiment intensifies in the u. The book is definitely fascinating and was written after the war ended, giving it a retrospective feel.
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