Tet!

2001-03-31 History

Author : Don Oberdorfer
Release : 2001-03-31
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 033/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Tet! written by Don Oberdorfer. This book was released on 2001-03-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for the 1971 National Book Award In early 1968, Communist forces in Vietnam launched a surprise offensive that targeted nearly every city, town, and major military base throughout South Vietnam. For several hours, the U.S. embassy in Saigon itself came under siege by Viet Cong soldiers. Militarily, the offensive was a failure, as the North Vietnamese Army and its guerrilla allies in the south suffered devastating losses. Politically, however, it proved to be a crucial turning point in America's involvement in Southeast Asia and public opinion of the war. In this classic work of military history and war reportage—long considered the definitive history of Tet and its aftermath—Don Oberdorfer moves back and forth between the war and the home front to document the lasting importance of this military action. Based on his own observations as a correspondent for the Washington Post and interviews with hundreds of people who were caught up in the struggle, Tet! remains an essential contribution to our understanding of the Vietnam War.

Ten Mice for Tet

2016-03 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Pegi Deitz Shea
Release : 2016-03
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
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Download or read book Ten Mice for Tet written by Pegi Deitz Shea. This book was released on 2016-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time for Tet! This vibrant, unique counting book introduces children to the rich traditions of the Vietnamese New Year. A playful village of mice lead young readers through the joyful celebration, as exquisitely embroidered illustrations recreate ten scenes of preparation, gift giving, feasting, and firework displays. With simple text followed by an informative afterword, Ten Mice for Tet is a joyful tribute to a special holiday.

The Tet Offensive

2005 History

Author : David F. Schmitz
Release : 2005
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 864/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Tet Offensive written by David F. Schmitz. This book was released on 2005. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On January 30, 1968 approximately 84,000 North Vietnamese Army and National Liberation Front forces launched nearly simultaneous attacks against over 100 cities and military installations in South Vietnam. The well-coordinated urban attacks came during the most sacred of Vietnamese holidays and caught American commanders by surprise. The results of the Tet Offensive were monumental, tens of thousands were killed and many more wounded. But its importance goes far beyond its military outcome to the powerful political, psychological, and economic impact in the United States. In this new work, historian David F. Schmitz analyzes what is arguably the most important event in the history of the Vietnam conflict. Schmitz situates the Tet Offensive in the context of American foreign policy and the state of the war up to 1968 while carefully considering the impact of the media on American public opinion. Through his up-to-date analysis of recently available sources, Schmitz works to dispel myths and clarify the central debates surrounding this pivotal event that brought an end to American escalation of the war and led to LBJ's decision to withdraw from the presidential race.

After Tet

1993 History

Author : Ronald H. Spector
Release : 1993
Genre : History
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Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book After Tet written by Ronald H. Spector. This book was released on 1993. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military historian and ex-marine Ronald Spector marks the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Tet offensive which presaged the worst fighting that took place the year following. Detailing the deterioration of race relations, the growth of the drug culture, and even the experience of South Vietnamese and Viet Cong soldiers, this comprehensive history may stand as one of the most important books about Vietnam.

Celebrate Tet

2007-08-01 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Laura S. Jeffrey
Release : 2007-08-01
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 756/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Celebrate Tet written by Laura S. Jeffrey. This book was released on 2007-08-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the Vietnamese New Year, describing its history and the ways it is celebrated by Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans.

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