NAM A Photographic History

by Leo J. Daugherty III, Gregory Louis Mattson

Overview Nam: A Photographic History: A Photographic History by Leo J. Daugherty, Gregory Louis Mattson The Vietnam War is without doubt one of the most significant events in the history of the United States. It remains the longest conflict ever fought by the U.S. armed forces and the longest war in modern history. More than 50,000 U.S. servicemen lost their lives during the struggle in Southeast Asia, but numbers alone cannot convey the impact of the war on the world's most powerful democracy. The tensions it created and the passions it unleashed threatened to tear the fabric of U.S. society and ultimately wrecked the political career of President Lyndon Johnson. The pernicious effect of the war on the U.S. armed forces would leave their reputation tarnished and sap their confidence, damage that would take years to repair. NAM: A Photographic History is both a fascinating recapitulation of the war, exactly as the world experienced it, and an important work of reference for laymen and scholars alike.

Genres: War, History, Military Fiction, Photography, Military History

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Ken Orton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good 6 pounds of book on the Vietnam War. More to look at the pictures than to read. Unfortunately, most of the photos have to do with the ground war and not much on the air war which I was a part of as a FAC in Vietnam and over Laos (the Trail). You can pick it up from numerous sources for $5 with free shipping but I read the library copy. I've got a bunch of books on the war and personal photos from the air.

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very in-depth look at the Vietnam War through pictures and words. Half of the book is text and the other half pictures. Very good book.

[Seth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots and lots and lots of journalists photos from all periods and elements of the conflict. The text is basic linear chronology with a few special sections, but the photo's are a very valuable resource for an artist.

[Ryan Mickels · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great photo storybook. Every photo from this book carries just as much weight as any written story ever could. Well done.

[Robert Buettner · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great coffee-table sized book with many photos of Nam.