JOURNEY ACROSS THE STYX Ebook
A Soldier's Photos of Vietnam
by H. Peter von Pawel
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Vietnam veteran H. Peter von Pawel recreates his war in vivid, often shocking detail. His experiences range from sweltering, leech infested jungles, where he led his platoon as a young, infantry officer, to the surreal attractions of Saigon. Describing mindless combat operations, unexpected enemy attacks, and the sudden death of young soldiers in an utterly alien land, he endured eighteen months as an infantryman, and recreates the daily struggle to survive in a land scarred by decades of warfare. Vietnam was one of the nation’s most bloody and contentious wars, left countless victims, and culminated in humiliating defeat and the downfall of a once powerful President.
Writing almost fifty years after his stint as an infantryman, the author brings war into sharp focus, delving into Vietnam’s history and the United States’ lengthy conflict with an elusive enemy underestimated by top policy makers and military leaders. Unusually, he profiles the mysterious Viet Cong, whose amazing resilience ultimately prevailed.
A must read for anyone interested in this dark chapter of America’s history, the author has surveyed the conflict from inception until its end in 1975, and depicted it in very human terms.
Writing almost fifty years after his stint as an infantryman, the author brings war into sharp focus, delving into Vietnam’s history and the United States’ lengthy conflict with an elusive enemy underestimated by top policy makers and military leaders. Unusually, he profiles the mysterious Viet Cong, whose amazing resilience ultimately prevailed.
A must read for anyone interested in this dark chapter of America’s history, the author has surveyed the conflict from inception until its end in 1975, and depicted it in very human terms.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
- Version Fixed-layout ebook, 54 pgs
- Publish Date: Oct 13, 2020
- Last Edit Oct 13, 2020
- Language English
- Keywords war, Vietnam
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