South Vietnam lost more than a quarter of a million soldiers in the Vietnam War, yet the histories of these men and women are largely absent from the vast historiography of the conflict. By focusing on oral histories related by 40 veterans from the former Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, this book breaks new ground, shedding light on an essentially unexplored aspect of the war and giving voice to those who have been voiceless.
The experiences of these former soldiers are examined through detailed firsthand accounts that feature two generations and all branches of the service,...
South Vietnam lost more than a quarter of a million soldiers in the Vietnam War, yet the histories of these men and women are largely absent from t...