The Vietnam War History in an Hour, Neil Smith
The Vietnam War History in an Hour, Neil Smith
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The Vietnam War: History in an Hour

Author: Neil Smith

Narrator: Jonathan Keeble

Unabridged: 1 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/02/2012


Synopsis

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. ‘War, what is it good for?’ THE VIETNAM WAR: HISTORY IN AN HOUR gives a gripping account of the most important Cold War-era conflict, fought between the United States and the Viet Cong, the Vietnam People’s Army and their Communist allies. It was one of the most traumatic military conflicts America has ever been involved in – and provoked a backlash of anti-war protests at home. Here are the key events leading up to the Vietnam War, the deadly guerrilla warfare of the Viet Cong, the domestic anti-war movement and the fall of Saigon. THE VIETNAM WAR: HISTORY IN AN HOUR is essential reading for anyone interested in post-war history. Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour…

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dr. Appu on December 16, 2022

Vietnam War is one of the most important wars that happened during the Cold War era. The war was mainly between North and south Vietnam. The North was supported by the Soviet Union and other communist Allies, while the south was by the United States, South Korea, and other anti-communist allies. Th......more

Goodreads review by Paul on August 06, 2019

Having known nothing about this war upon reading, I would say this is definitely worth an hour of your time.......more

Goodreads review by Theo Milos on July 29, 2024

The Vietnam war was between the North (communists) and the south (capitalism) as a part of the Cold War. The US gave much aid and fought in the war but after defeats and especially horrible war crimes, they went out of it due to the Americans dislike in it. In the end the communist side won, which s......more

Goodreads review by Lukasz on September 04, 2020

Rzutem na taśmę postanowiłem przesłuchać kolejny odcinek "History in an hour". Temat wojny we Wietnamie znany jest mi z filmów. Kiedyś też na lekcji historii pisałem referat na ten temat. Jednak dzięki tej pozycji mogłem sobie przybliżyć bliżej wydarzenia związane z tą straszną wojną która pochłonęła......more

Goodreads review by Mangus on May 03, 2021

I'm at the age where you grew hearing about the War. It seemed to be secret whispered in small groups followed long disappointing looks and plastic smiles. I have always meant to read about the war, but never taking the opportunity. There always something to way these soldiers were treated. WWII vet......more


Quotes

‘If the past is a foreign country, History in an Hour is like a high-class tour operator, offering delightfully enjoyable short breaks in the rich and diverse continent of our shared past’ Dominic Sandbrook ‘The practice of History is ever-evolving, and the History In An Hour idea brings it back up to date for the digital age’ Andrew Roberts, Bookseller ‘This is genius’ MacWorld.com