The Rise and Fall of an American Army by Shelby L Stanton
The Vietnam War is still deep in our nation's consciousness. This book provides a complete account of American ground combat forces--who they were, how they got to the battlefield, and what they did there. Year by year, front by front, the narrative follows the war in extraordinary, gripping detail, featuring much previously inaccessible material. Photos.
More praise for "The Rise and Fall of an American Army"
"Stanton captures vividly. . the ferocity of the fighting. At times, his descriptions make you think he's writing about the bloody front in World War I . . . . [This book] provides fresh confirmation that . . . in battle after battle, American troops fought with incredible courage."
-"The American Spectator"
"Stanton has written by far the best book yet published about U.S. soldiers and marines in combat in Vietnam. . . . His word pictures of the violent encounters of that war are clear, evocative and authentic."
-GEN. WILLIAM E. DEPUY
"ARMY" magazine
"A lasting tribute to the men who fought and died in Vietnam. Those who served there-and those who would understand those who served there-owe [Stanton] an enormous debut of gratitude."
-COL. HARRY SUMMER
from the foreword
"This is one of those books every infantryman should own."
-"Infantry" magazine
"Stanton captures vividly. . the ferocity of the fighting. At times, his descriptions make you think he's writing about the bloody front in World War I . . . . [This book] provides fresh confirmation that . . . in battle after battle, American troops fought with incredible courage."
-"The American Spectator"
"Stanton has written by far the best book yet published about U.S. soldiers and marines in combat in Vietnam. . . . His word pictures of the violent encounters of that war are clear, evocative and authentic."
-GEN. WILLIAM E. DEPUY
"ARMY" magazine
"A lasting tribute to the men who fought and died in Vietnam. Those who served there-and those who would understand those who served there-owe [Stanton] an enormous debut of gratitude."
-COL. HARRY SUMMER
from the foreword
"This is one of those books every infantryman should own."
-"Infantry" magazine
"From the Paperback edition."
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780891415763 |
| ISBN 10 | 0891415769 |
| Title | The Rise and Fall of an American Army |
| Author | Shelby L Stanton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Presidio Press |
| Year published | 1995-01-25 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |