A Life in a Year: The American Infantryman in Vietnam

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512
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This provocative in-depth book focuses on the experiences of the infantry soldier in Vietnam. More than 60 Army and Marine Corps infantrymen speak of their experiences during their year-long tours of duty.

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4.0
12 reviews
A Google user
October 22, 2010
I just started reading this book, and have found it to be intriguing - my uncle (who has now passed) Ed is one of the people the book focuses on, and he was the soldier on the front of the book in its first publication. I never met my uncle, and this is as close as I will get to ever talking to him. Its amazing to hear his opinion and his emotions about the Vietnam war, alongside other veterans. The book is thesis-like but still very raw on the emotions of soldiers. It allows you to see the war through their eyes. Can't wait to keep reading it.
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A Google user
March 21, 2011
This book gives one more knowledge and understanding of the Vietnam War then any other. From each excerpt you can begin to understand a little bit more and by the end of the book you will probably see war and even the military differently. I couldn’t believe the amount of wisdom gained from the pages of this book. It is both interesting and educational.
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William Hoover
February 3, 2015
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About the author

James R. Ebert holds a master's degree in history and teaches social studies and history at the secondary level. He lives in Wisconsin.

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