Download or read book Tet Offensive 1968 Year of the Monkey One Soldier s Stories of the Vietnam War s Famous Surprise Attack written by Russell Babcock and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Russell Babcock is a Vietnam War veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star, Silver Star and three Purple Hearts. He traveled the country as a truck driver, and also worked as a security guard, farmhand, artist, cook and museum guide. He published his first book at age 76, a memoir titled Twice a Soldier: One American's Life and War Stories.
Download or read book The Tet Offensive written by and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2005 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the key people and events of the surprise attack launched by the North Vietnamese army and the Viet Cong in 1968.
Download or read book The Tet Offensive written by Mary Englar and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In January 1968, the North Vietnamese Army, along with Viet Cong rebels, launched surprise attacks on cities and military bases throughout South Vietnam. The military campaign was timed to launch during Tet, the Vietamese new year. Fighting alongside the South Vietnamese, U.S. soldiers battled for days. Thousands of North Vietnamese and Viet Cong soldiers were killed, and no South Vietnamese cities were lost to the enemy. Yet the severity of the attacks shocked the Americans back home and caused many to turn against continuing the war.
Download or read book Year of the Monkey written by Ronald Argo and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed as one of the most important novels of the Vietnam War, Year of the Monkey takes us not only into the savage jungles where death waits in every paddyfield and triple canopy, but into the apocalyptic world of political corruption, where friendship and betrayal become unavoidable, where murder and love are common as body counts. It is the gripping story of two American soldiers trapped in a sinister web of cold-blooded murder during the shattering Tet Offensive of 1968. In the poisoned soul of Saigon, Russ Payne is an army journalist partying his nights away when a wild grunt named Willingham is lobbed into his life like a grenade. Willingham, the lone survivor of a Special Forces squad, has been reassigned, inexplicably, to Payne's cushy rear unit. Suddenly Payne's fragile peace is shattered when he's forced to spy on his new friend as part of a secret CIA investigation. On a mind-bending odyssey into the depths of the war-torn jungle, he follows Willingham in his bloody quest to avenge the massacre of his former unit--and discovers a hell of his own. Cutting through an apocalyptic jungle of intrigue, Payne falls in love with a woman who welcomes him into the fold of a Viet Cong camp, witnesses the death of his childhood friend, discovers the horrific meaning of attrition... and ultimately leads to him committing a crime beyond redemption. In stunning scenes of combat and intrigue, we glean as in no other novel or movie the patch-quilt nature of the Vietnamese people and the murderous deceit of sinister body count politics. In the year of the monkey, Payne will come to understand the terrible consequences of following orders--and of ignoring them.
Download or read book Year of the Monkey written by Ronald Argo and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TET, 1968. Saigon. Acclaimed as one of the most important novels of the Vietnam War [San Diego Union], Year of the Monkey takes us into the savage jungles where death waits in every paddyfield. It as well delves into the apocalyptic world of political corruption where friendship and betrayal become unavoidable, where murder and love are common as body counts. It is the gripping story of two American soldiers trapped in a sinister web of cold-blooded murder during the shattering Tet Offensive, the signature moment that spelled America's defeat. In the poisoned soul of Saigon, Russ Payne is an army journalist partying his nights away when a wild grunt named Willingham is lobbed into his life like a grenade. Willingham, the lone survivor of a Special Forces squad, has been reassigned, inexplicably, to Payne's cushy rear unit. Suddenly Payne's fragile peace is shattered when he's forced to spy on his new friend as part of a secret CIA investigation. On a mind-bending odyssey into the depths of the war-torn jungle, he follows Willingham in his bloody quest to avenge the massacre of his former unit--and discovers a hell of his own. Cutting through an apocalyptic jungle of intrigue, Payne falls in love with a woman who welcomes him into the fold of a Viet Cong camp, witnesses the death of his childhood friend, discovers the horrific meaning of attrition ... and ultimately leads to him committing a crime beyond redemption. In stunning scenes of combat and intrigue, we glean as in no other novel or movie the patch-quilt nature of the Vietnamese people and the murderous deceit of sinister body count politics. In the year of the monkey, Payne will come to understand the terrible consequences of following orders--and of ignoring them."Argo's extraordinary first novel elevates him instantly to the front ranks of American war novelists--Crane, Dos Passos, Mailer, and James Jones. A tough, compassionate novel." " ... dark, disturbing ..." " ... the FROM HERE TO ETERNITY of the Vietnam generation."
Download or read book 1968 Year of the Monkey written by Bryan Smothers and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-28 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been hundreds and hundreds of books written about the Vietnam War, most are quite excellent and should be read to fully understand the history, and the reason for the conflict. 1968 Year Of The Monkey is different than any other book about war. It is powerful. Written with passion, unfiltered, laced with profanities, obscenities, and the misery of gritty combat, almost voyeuristic in nature, letting us peek into upmost private experiences that so many other vets cannot speak of. But Bryan Smothers not only speaks of his war, he rips off the scab and scrubs it. The writing style is unique, earthy and lyrical, all at the same time, capturing the era, the culture, the songs, the sights and smells of war. It is the story we never told our wives, children or best friends. It's a story of honor, depravity and lost innocence. It took more than 45 years to tell but is surely worth the wait."We all learned in Vietnam that when something is really, really important thebest way to handle it can be to shrug and say: Don't mean nothin'....Bryan Smothers' book means something. It carries the truth and reality of Vietnam and its aftermath. I am proud of Bryan for digging all those memories out of their hiding places and sharing them with us."--Joseph L. Gallowayco-author:We Were Soldiers Once...and YoungandWe Are Soldiers Still: A Journey Back to the Battlefields of Vietnam
Download or read book Tet Offensive 1968 written by Andrew Rawson and published by History Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Battle Story Tet Offensive 1968
Download or read book The Siege at Hue written by Associate Professor of Language and Literature George W Smith, Jr and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2000-07-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The siege at Hue ultimately determined the outcome of the Vietnam War. Now, here is the most complete account yet of that fateful battle. . . . On 31 January, 1968, the North Vietnamese and Vietcong launched the Tet Offensive, attacking thirty-six major South Vietnamese cities and towns. While American soldiers throughout the country dealt with the ferocity of the surprise attack, the most bitter battle of the entire war was unfolding at Hue. From the first round of incoming mortars to the triumphant hoisting of the American flag over the enemy's bastion, U.S. Army captain George W. Smith was there. With reports from many eyewitnesses, Smith presents the day-to-day struggle in gripping detail, following the bloodyfought in the street by the three U.S. Marine battalions who played the decisive role in the liberation of Hue. Smith also covers the social and political upheaval in the ancient city of temples and palaces, the now-verified executions of nearly 3,000 civilians by the NVA and VC, and the crucial role of the American press. Four men won the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism during the Battle of Hue, and the U.S. Marines were awarded ten Navy Crosses for extraordinary gallantry. Captain Smith honors these men--and their selfless acts of courage.
Download or read book Vietnam Journal Book Five written by Don Lomax and published by Caliber Comics. This book was released on 2017-04-12 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed Vietnam Journal series from Don Lomax, nominated for a Harvey Award, is collected and presented as a series of graphic novels. Vietnam Journal is a look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of a war journalist, Scott 'Journal' Neithammer, as he chronicles the lives and events of soldiers on the front line during the Vietnam War. In BOOK FIVE, the story of the Tet Offensive is chronicled by 'Journal'. It is the biggest push the Viet Cong launched during the Vietnam War and one that almost brought them immediate victory. The American command realizes that the latest assault by the VS is a massive one as multiple targets are all hit at once. This escalates the war to an entirely new level. And with the Tet Offensive in full force, 'Journal' finds the civilian population are more than just tools in the war. As he, along with most of the other press covering the war, realize that although America are winning the battles, they were losing the war. And it is obvious that the Viet Cong would do anything to succeed....anything. And with U.S. troops making their push to Khe Sanh, 'Journal' gets a taste of the politics that have taken over the American involvement in the war as it cements the insanity of the entire Vietnam conflict. And lastly with news of the My Lai Massacre overwhelming the media and press, 'Journal' begins to understand that the tactics of the Viet Cong cannot be used by the Americans. And this puts the war on unequal footing and the only victory possible is a moral one. Collects entire Vietnam Journal Tet '68 series issues. Picked by Entertainment Weekly as "a graphic novel you should own" and recommended by the Military History Book Club. "Even today, VIETNAM JOURNAL is one of the most gritty and brutally honest war stories ever published." - Brian Cronin, Comic Book Resources. "Vietnam Journal by Don Lomax is the best comic book portrayal of Vietnam I have ever read. Its probably one of the best works ever put down in any art form about the war." - Daniel Robert Epstein. "Vietnam Journal is a powerful work." - Marcia Allass, Sequential Tart. "A powerful collection of stories and history of the Vietnam War, created by a veteran of both the war and of war comics " - Douglas P. Dave, School Library Journal.
Download or read book Year of the Monkey written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed as one of the most important novels of the Vietnam War, Year of the Monkey takes us not only into the savage jungles where death waits in every paddyfield and triple canopy, but into the apocalyptic world of political corruption, where friendship and betrayal become unavoidable, where murder and love are common as body counts. It is the gripping story of two American soldiers trapped in a sinister web of cold-blooded murder during the shattering Tet Offensive of 1968. In the poisoned soul of Saigon, Russ Payne is an army journalist partying his nights away when a wild grunt named Willingham is lobbed into his life like a grenade. Willingham, the lone survivor of a Special Forces squad, has been reassigned, inexplicably, to Payne's cushy rear unit. Suddenly Payne's fragile peace is shattered when he's forced to spy on his new friend as part of a secret CIA investigation. On a mind-bending odyssey into the depths of the war-torn jungle, he follows Willingham in his bloody quest to avenge the massacre of his former unit— and discovers a hell of his own. Cutting through an apocalyptic jungle of intrigue, Payne falls in love with a woman who welcomes him into the fold of a Viet Cong camp, witnesses the death of his childhood friend, discovers the horrific meaning of attrition... and ultimately leads to him committing a crime beyond redemption. In stunning scenes of combat and intrigue, we glean as in no other novel or movie the patch-quilt nature of the Vietnamese people and the murderous deceit of sinister body count politics. In the year of the monkey, Payne will come to understand the terrible consequences of following orders— and of ignoring them.
Download or read book Tet Offensive 1968 written by James R. Arnold and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American War Library in Gardena, California, presents a collection of Internet resources on the 1968 Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War. The offensive involved attacks by the Vietcong and the North Vietnamese against cities in South Vietnam. These attacks were considered a turning point in the war.
Download or read book The Year of the Monkey written by William Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2008-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vietnam, 1968. The start of Tet, the lunar new year, is only weeks away. The new year will bring the Year of the Monkey, and soon the lives of four people will collide. Marine Sergeant Michael Warner. After barely surviving his first tour of duty in Vietnam, the tough Marine has just returned. Warner has all the reasons in the world not to come back-but they only matter to him. Frank Monin. As regional supervisor for the CIA, Monin has been in Vietnam for more than five years. Now Monin has a mission to implement the Agency's newest plan to eliminate the Viet Cong infrastructure-and he prays it will work. Wally Brumsfield. As bureau chief for the Associated Press in Saigon, Brumsfield is an experienced journalist adept at finding the story behind the story-and he is about to discover the biggest story of his life. Tran Van Ky. A barber at the American base in Phu Bai, Tran is also one of the highest-ranking Viet Cong cadres in Vietnam-and Tran and his cohorts are planning a Tet surprise for the Americans. Four strangers. Four agendas. All caught up in the most controversial plan of the entire war-the Phoenix Program. Cover Design Concept: Clayton Thomas
Download or read book Vietnam Journal 5 written by Don Lomax and published by Caliber Comics. This book was released on 2017-04-12 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vietnam Journal is a look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of Scott Neithammer, the American troops nickname 'Journal'. Here, as an embedded reporter, he reports on the events of the TET Offensive. Collects entire TET '68 series (issues 1-6).
Download or read book Mike Papa written by John Anthony and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MIKE PAPA is the story of a squad of Military Policemen defending bunkers around a military installation in the Saigon area. Despite the thirty-six hour truce enacted to cease hostilities, American forces were engaged in numerous battles throughout South Vietnam during the Tet Lunar Year of 1968. Against overwhelming Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces, the men defended these bunkers, which changed hands several times that night. Eventually, the bunkers were lost to overpowering enemy forces.
Download or read book Tet written by Don Oberdorfer and published by Garden City, N.Y : Doubleday. This book was released on 1971 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Viet Cong Tet Offensive 1968 written by Pham Son and published by . This book was released on 2000-03-01 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book U S Marines In Vietnam Fighting The North Vietnamese 1967 written by Maj. Gary L. Telfer and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 827 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the fourth volume in an operational and chronological series covering the U.S. Marine Corps’ participation in the Vietnam War. This volume details the change in focus of the III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF), which fought in South Vietnam’s northernmost corps area, I Corps. This volume, like its predecessors, concentrates on the ground war in I Corps and III MAF’s perspective of the Vietnam War as an entity. It also covers the Marine Corps participation in the advisory effort, the operations of the two Special Landing Forces of the U.S. Navy’s Seventh Fleet, and the services of Marines with the staff of the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. There are additional chapters on supporting arms and logistics, and a discussion of the Marine role in Vietnam in relation to the overall American effort.
