The Vietnam War (The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series: American Soldiers' Lives)

The Vietnam War was different from most previous U.S. wars of the twentieth century. It was an undeclared and limited war. The draft to supply the soldiers and serious problems in the Selective Service system meant that the burden of the war was carried disproportionately by minorities and working class whites, many of whom did not want to serve. While many Americans saw service in Vietnam as their patriotic duty, others opposed the war. This is the story of the men and women who served in that war, whether overseas in active combat or in support roles in Viet Nam and stateside. The Cold War And The Origins Of American Involvement In Vietnam -- Recruitment, Training, And Assignment For The War In Vietnam -- Assignment Vietnam And Life In The Field -- Fighting In Vietnam -- Soldiers' Issues In The Vietnam War And Afterward. James E. Westheider. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [201]-205) And Index. Presents An Overview Of The Vietnam War With An Emphasis On The Experiences Of The Men And Women Who Served In The Armed Forces, From Recruitment And Training To Tours Of Duty In Vietnam And The Return To Civilian Life In The United States. The origins of American involvement in Vietnam Recruitment and training for the war in Vietnam Assignment Vietnam and life in the field Fighting in Vietnam Soldiers' issues in the Vietnam War and afterwards. Conflict raged for soldiers, both within the boundaries of war and within the Nation's boundaries, in the Vietnam War Era