What are the best books about Vietnam?
 

I am interested both in a historical account of the war (without political motivation if there is such a thing) and of the soliders stories -- I want to read stylish stories, not just boring accounts of atrocities.

I ordered Dispatches by Herr and Vietnam by Karnow.

Re: What are the best books about Vietnam?
 

"The Things They Carried"-Tim O'Brien

EDIT: I also here good things about "The Armies of the Night" by Norman mailer

Re: What are the best books about Vietnam?
 

I thought this one was pretty good.

A Bright Shining Lie by Neal Sheehan

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I am interested both in a historical account of the war (without political motivation if there is such a thing) and of the soliders stories -- I want to read stylish stories, not just boring accounts of atrocities.

"Marine Sniper" - this is the story of Carlos Hathcock, I think the author is Charles Henderson. Great book
I ordered Dispatches by Herr and Vietnam by Karnow.

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I am interested both in a historical account of the war (without political motivation if there is such a thing) and of the soliders stories -- I want to read stylish stories, not just boring accounts of atrocities.

I ordered Dispatches by Herr and Vietnam by Karnow.

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I gotta second "The Things They Carried." by O'Brien. One of my favorite books.

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"We were soldiers once" by Moore is a good read and offers some read betwen the lines insights into the war.

"Our Vietnam" by Langguth is a good historical and political treatment of the war.

Re: What are the best books about Vietnam?
 

what about the same question for WWII?

Sorry for hijack Kane

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what about the same question for WWII?

Sorry for hijack Kane

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"The Good War"-Studs Terkel
"Hiroshima"-John Hersey

Re: What are the best books about Vietnam?
 

A Rumor of War- Phillip Caputo.

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A book Called Marine Sniper - 93 confirmed kills is a pretty good read. It chronicles the two tours of the USMC's most legendary scout sniper, Carlos Hathcock. Very fascinating.

Also One Shot One Kill is another good one, it is a series of true short stories of sniper tales from various wars.