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Nam: A Photographic History
The Vietnamese War was the most controversial conflict ever entered into by the United States. Military and press photographers, camera-wielding soliders, and civilians all took the opportunity to record the harrowing events of the 1960s and early '70s. NAM: A Photographic History features the images and stories that document this tumultuous era, revealing sides of the war never seen before and shedding new light on this decades old conflict. With its wealth of unforgettable images, this truly comprehensive book provides an unrivalled -- and unflinching -- overview of the Vietnam War.
-- Features more than 700 full-color and black-and-white photographs from a variety of sources, many of which are seen here for the first time
-- Every major theater of conflict is covered extensively, from Laos to Hanoi, from the Tet Offensive and Lam Son 719 to the Battle of Long Tan and Operation Homecoming
-- Informative, indexed commentary provides historical grounding and summarizes the complex events of the period
-- Features more than 700 full-color and black-and-white photographs from a variety of sources, many of which are seen here for the first time
-- Every major theater of conflict is covered extensively, from Laos to Hanoi, from the Tet Offensive and Lam Son 719 to the Battle of Long Tan and Operation Homecoming
-- Informative, indexed commentary provides historical grounding and summarizes the complex events of the period
608 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2001
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December 21, 2020
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.
September 15, 2018
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.
January 13, 2008
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.
November 7, 2007
Great photo storybook. Every photo from this book carries just as much weight as any written story ever could. Well done.
January 17, 2013
A great coffee-table sized book with many photos of Nam.
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