Bøger om År 1960 til 1969

This is not a sob story. It's a story about the difficulties of growing into manhood and my own particular struggle with disabling anxiety that came along with it, and how I managed to find my way. That was more than fifty years ago. American life was more comfortable and comprehensible than it is now as we face the discords of what I call the long emergency. I still had a hard time. I observe that boys today are up against a whole lot more in their quest to become fully functional adult men.

Echoes of Vietnam captures an American soldier's memories of the journey from the comforts of home, to the jungles of Southeast Asia, and the grim realities of war. A retrospective five decades in the making, Echoes includes a first-person assessment of our nation's leaders in their role as overseers of the Vietnam war.Against the backdrop of our nation's current struggle to retain a constitutional republic, Echoes provides timeless insight into leadership shortcomings which can erase citizen confidence and erode the very freedoms our soldiers fought to protect.Echoes provides a soldier's analysis and comparison of Vietnam and Afghanistan end-of-conflict scenarios, and probes America's subsequent involvement in the Russia/Ukraine war.

On July 31, the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Maddox (DD-731) began a reconnaissance cruise off the coast of North Vietnam. On August 2, three North Vietnamese torpedo boats attacked the ship. On the night of August 4, the Maddox and another destroyer, the USS Turner Joy (DD-951), expecting to be attacked, saw what they interpreted as hostile torpedo boats on their radars and reported themselves under attack. The following day, the United States bombed North Vietnam in retaliation. Congress promptly passed, almost unanimously and with little debate, a resolution granting President Lyndon Johnson authority to take "all necessary measures" to deal with aggression in Vietnam. The incident of August 4, 1964, is at the heart of this book. The author interviewed numerous Americans who were present. Most believed in the moment that an attack was occurring. By the time they were interviewed, there were more doubters than believers, but the ones who still believed were more confident in their opinions. Factoring in degree of assurance, one could say that the witnesses were split right down the middle on this fundamental question. A careful and rigorous examination of the other forms of evidence, including intercepted North Vietnamese naval communications, interrogations of North Vietnamese torpedo boat personnel captured later in the war, and the destroyers' detailed records of the location and duration of radar contacts, lead the author to conclude that no attack occurred that night.

If you want to uncover more about some of the Vietnam War's most courageous American heroes, then keep on reading...Not many historic events have had such a strong impact on the way we see and live our nation's values as the Vietnam War.Entering the conflict to defend democracy and fight against the communists, countless Americans departed towards the unknown in the mid-60s.One of these units of brave men was the 173rd Airborne Brigade, better known as the "Sky Soldiers," or simply as "the Herd."During their six years in Vietnam, the Sky Soldiers fought relentlessly against the communist forces. From their early involvement in War Zone D operations, to the Battle of Dak To, this book pays tribute to their valiant efforts in the bid to prevent the collapse of democracy in Vietnam.Thank them for their service.

Với nhiều người trên thế giới, Việt Nam đồng nghĩa với những cuộc chiến tranh. Quả vậy, ròng rã hơn 30 năm, xứ sở này đã trải qua 3 cuộc chiến chống xâm lăng của ngoại bang. Thế nhưng đa phần họ không biết ở nơi chiến tranh, nghèo đói ấy vẫn có những cuộc sống nhân văn, trí tuệ, những tình yêu lãng mạn... Trong cuốn sách này, tác giả đã kể lại cuộc sống đời thường của những người dân, người lính Việt, cùng vô số câu chuyện li kỳ thời ấy. Đặc biệt là số phận của nhiều người miền Nam tập kết ra Bắc theo hiệp định Geneva 1954. Là người trưởng thành qua nhiều miền quê, nhiều chiến trường, Kìm Luc Le có góc nhìn riêng biệt và cảm nhận chân thật về cuộc sống thực của người dân hai miền Nam Bắc Việt Nam trong nửa cuối của thế kỷ 20.

"A brilliant graphic memoir debut, this is a loving son's exploration of his tumultuous relationship with his father, told through the lens of the Vietnam War and its lasting effects long after returning home."--Provided by publisher.

Ende der Sechzigerjahre lebt Ute, die schon früh ihr Heimatdorf am Niederrhein verlassen hat, in der Schweiz. In Luzern fühlt sie sich zu Hause, doch eine wachsende Unrast weckt in ihr den Wunsch nach einem Neuanfang fern von ihrer gewohnten Umgebung. Sie träumt von den USA, kann aber das Geld für den Flug nicht aufbringen. Als sie erfährt, dass Australien jungen Einwanderern aus Europa die Reise ins Land bezahlt, entschließt sie sich, dorthin auszuwandern. Voller Erwartung macht sie sich auf den Weg in ein neues Leben.

Known simply as The Wall, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial lists the names of over 58,000 soldiers who died in Southeast Asia during one of this country's deadliest military conflicts. And behind each of these names is a story waiting to be told...a story of patriotism, service to country, and sacrifice to the principles of democracy. There's the story of the Edison 64 from Edison High School in Philadelphia, the dozen soldiers from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Chicago, and the brotherhood of the Morenci 9 and the Midvale three. Also appearing among the wall's 70 black granite panels are the names of over 3,000 soldiers from Ohio, including eleven young men from one of Ohio's least populated counties, Monroe County. Strikingly, over half of those soldiers from the county that died were from the small village of Beallsville...bestowing upon the village of less than 400 the unwanted distinction of having the highest per-capita casualty rate of any U.S. community during the conflict. While other works may have been written about these eleven young men, those works only skimmed the surface of their lives. This work delves into the similarities of their young lives and the differences that brought about their untimely deaths. Along with their families, these young men gave so much, and their stories need...no, they demand...to be told. Everyone Has a Story, and this is theirs.

I en lille færøsk bygd er en pige på sommerferie hos sin mormor og morfar. Moster er ikke flyttet hjemmefra endnu og så er der husholdersken, Tante, som har et godt øje til morfar. Om søndagen kommer telefonmanden til skak, salmesang, cognac og cigar med morfar, der sætter alt ind for at tæmme sit iltre temperament og spille sine træk kløgtigt ¿ telefonmanden ved nemlig alt om alle. Det kan være vanskeligt helt at forstå de voksnes verden, særligt når døren pludselig smækker, nogen hulker i værelset ved siden af og radioen igen i dag fortæller om krig i Vietnam. Men når torskehovedmanden kommer forbi med trillebøren fuld af torskehoveder, er selv de værste forviklinger glemt. Morfar suger fedtet ud af øjnene og forærer sit barnebarn den lille bruskperle, der bliver tilbage. Måske hun en dag vil have nok til en hel perlekæde?Katrin Ottarsdóttir har et særligt blik for skæve personligheder og for Færøernes ejendommelige natur. Med romandebuten "Pigen i verden" tegner hun et vidunderligt portræt af et færøsk bygdesamfund i 1960¿erne set med et barns øjne.-

Discover a thought-provoking and in-depth analysis from a dedicated citizen-soldier on the events of the Vietnam War and how it had profound long-term consequences for the American Republic. The Vietnam War's conclusion saw the discontinuation of conscription, severing the connection between the American people and the true costs of war. This disconnection granted national leaders greater freedom in military engagements with reduced public scrutiny. The rallying cry of "They are volunteers and want to be there" shifted responsibility away from elected officials, according to Stewart. He highlights the problematic nature of the "authorization for the use of military force (AUMF)," granting presidents the power similar to kings and leading to subsequent conflicts. Drawing on the wisdom of Athenian General Pericles, Stewart warns of our failure to learn from history's lessons.Stewart's target audience includes political leaders, active and retired military figures, and Vietnam-era veterans. He emphasizes the urgent need to comprehend the difficult choices required to reverse America's decline. Additionally, Stewart addresses a wider audience comprising service academies, defense colleges, and think tanks. His insights serve as a wake-up call, urging influential individuals to reassess the nation's trajectory and make informed decisions to safeguard the future of the American Republic.

Skuffet over at hans ven Adlai Stevenson led nederlag, da han for tredje gang forsøgte at blive demokraternes præsidentkandidat, foretog John Steinbeck i 1950´erne en rejse rundt i USA med sin puddel Charley. ""Jeg havde ikke fornemmet landet i 25 år,"" sagde han, før han begav sig ud på turen, som førte ham rundt i en del af USA´s stater. Om bogen På rejse med Charley skrev Steinbeck efter udgivelsen: ""Den er udkommet nu og sælges langt bedre, end jeg kunne have forestillet mig. Den synes at interessere amerikanerne meget, men jeg kan ikke tro, den vil modtagee megen interesse i Europa. Jeg ville aldrig have troet, at den kunne sælges andre steder, fordi den i alt væsentligt er personlig og amerikansk."" Det skulle vise sig, at På rejse med Charley skaffede Steinbeck en ny generation af læsere, både i USA og i Europa, og den elegante puddel Charley blev en slags national amerikansk institution. Bogen er forsynet med et forord af forlægger Otto B. Lindhardt, der i 1950´erne som forlagsdirektør på Gyldendal, havde hyppig brevkorrespondance med John Steinbeck. På rejse med Charley blev den sidste bog, Steinbeck udgav, før han fik Nobelprisen i 1962.

From the battlefront to the home front, His Story, My Story, Out Story is a poignant memoir unraveling the profound impact of war on family ties.

It is the story about the U.S. military's 600 m.o.l. - Black helicopter pilots who experienced combat duty in Vietnam, some making the ultimate sacrifice of giving their lives, and who certainly have a place in U. S. history.

On 4 May 1970, at Kent State University in Ohio, political fires that had been burning across America during the 1960s exploded. Antiwar protestors wearing bell-bottom jeans and long hair hurled taunts and rocks at another group of young American-National Guardsman sporting gas masks and rifles. At half past noon, violence unfolded at chaotic speed, as guardsmen-many of whom had joined the Guard to escape the draft-opened fire on the students. Two reductive narratives ensued: one, that lethal state violence targeted Americans who spoke their minds; the other, that law enforcement gave troublemakers the comeuppance they deserved. For over fifty years, little middle ground has been found due to incomplete and sometimes contradictory evidence.Kent State meticulously re-creates the divided cultural landscape of America during the Vietnam War and heightened popular anxieties around the country. On college campuses, teach-ins, sit-down strikes and demonstrations exposed the growing rift between the left and the right. Many students opposed the war as unnecessary and unjust and were uneasy over poor and working-class kids drafted and sent to Vietnam in their place. Some developed a hatred for the military, the police and everything associated with authority, while others resolved to uphold law and order at any cost.Focusing on the thirteen victims of the Kent State shooting and a painstaking reconstruction on the days surrounding it, historian Brian VanDeMark draws on crucial new research and interviews-including, for the first time, the perspective of guardsmen who were there. The result is a complete reckoning with the tragedy that marked the end of the sixties.

This book is a small tribute to the bond esteemed veterans formed during their time together in Vietnam. It is a testament to their shared experiences, the struggles we faced, and the lessons we learned.

A tour de force of prose style, Holler is poet Danielle Chapman's moving and provocative portrait of her Southern, military childhood and an unflinching reckoning with what such an inheritance means now. A crucial book for anyone with a racial conscience in today's divided America, Holler is one woman's account of "the miraculous catastrophe" of being human in an inhumane world, and proof that it's possible to fully face who we are while searching for forgiveness.

Published to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Tet Offensive, this new paperback edition brings back into print a book that became an essential source for a 2006 study of the battle by the U.S. Army s Center of Military History. It takes a critical look at what went wrong in early 1968 during one of the first engagements of Tet, when a U.S. infantry battalion was ordered to attack a large North Vietnamese force near Hue City without air or artillery support. The tragic military foul-up resulted in over 60 percent casualties for the 2d Battalion, 12th Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, when the soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and began running out of ammunition. The bold decision by battalion commander Lt. Col. Richard Sweet to break out with his remaining soldiers under cover of darkness saved this encirclement from being a total disaster. Author Charles Krohn, the unit s intelligence officer at the time, provides a much-needed analysis of what took place and fills his account with details that have been confirmed as factual by other survivors. Krohn examines the battalion s involvement in two other major attacks for lessons learned when vital systems break down lessons, he says, that are timeless and applicable anywhere. This book is published in cooperation with the Association of the United States Army.

Awarded the Silver Medal by the Military Writers Society of America. Sent into the deadly Central Highlands of Vietnam, the true story of my dad and his fellow soldiers of the 1st Air Cavalry Division. Twenty-year-old Will Bowe was living on his family's farm, and the military build-up had just begun when he was drafted in 1965. The impossibly young men of his company would be trained in the new airmobile infantry and become "skytroopers," flying into the jungle battlefield by helicopter, where they would learn what "search and destroy" meant and face the reality of this new war. Based on formerly classified staff journals, situation reports, and military maps, our story follows Alpha Company, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry as they march through rice fields, search villages, and climb jungle-covered mountains. Our story also features many of the photographs and letters my dad sent home from Vietnam's most remote valleys and outposts. Written under the most austere conditions, his dispatches were often scribbled in haste before another mission or by flashlight under a poncho in the rain. They would travel over eight thousand miles across the ocean to be placed in a mailbox that stood across from a farmhouse along a rural county road in Wisconsin. Many who served in my dad's company were interviewed for this story, as were many family members and friends of the fallen. Their accounts recall much of the humor and friendship they shared, along with the sadness and tragedy that would accompany a year spent in Vietnam. Now these letters, photos, reports, and personal accounts have been brought together to tell of one infantry company's war journey, from their training at Fort Carson to their historic voyage across the sea, their first steps into the dark highland jungles, their many battles fought together, and eventually, their final patrol.

"In May 1968, while serving in Vietnam, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez led the rescue of a reconnaissance team surrounded by hundreds of enemy soldiers. He saved the lives of at least eight of his comrades that day in a remarkable act of valor that left him permanently disabled. Awarded the Medal of Honor after a yearslong campaign, Benavidez became a highly sought-after public speaker, a living symbol of military heroism, and one of the country's most prominent Latinos."--Provided by publisher.

"In a little-known episode of the Vietnam War, the CIA hired Norwegian skippers to command fast patrol boats to land South Vietnamese commandos and combat swimmers on the coasts of North Vietnam. This book will explain who the "Vikings" were, describe their missions, and detail their equipment (primarily Swift- and Nasty-class patrol boats). Author Alessandro Giorgi relied heavily on recently declassified source material to piece together the story"--Publisher's description.

A pictorial guide to the powerful M48 Patton. The M48 is a versatile tank that saw combat with the US military in Vietnam and remains in service in large numbers with foreign militaries all over the world.

The M42 Duster is the subject of a new entry in the Legends of Warfare series. Legends of Warfare titles are hardcover pictorials about military vehicles, which retail at attractive price points from $19.99 to $24.99. They are popular with modelers, gamers, and museumgoers.

"The Pig Farmer's Wife" immerses readers into a transformative era, referred to today as the second wave of feminism. Unfathomable as it may sound, it was a mere fifty years ago when women couldn't own a credit card in their own name, take out a bank loan, or manage their own monies without having a male-overseer agree responsibilty for them. The restrictions of that era lay the groundwork for this novel, with many twists and captivating turns turns as the female protagonists shatter the monetary barriers by ingeniously funding their business through unconventional means. As their enterprise flourished, the women not only challenged and revolutionized public perceptions of women-owned businesses, but they also proved their indispensable value to the community. How did these resourceful women navigate their financial obstacles, and what impact did their success have on societal views today?

"The Raven Chronicles, In Our Own Words, is a unique collection of first person accounts by the USAF forward air controllers who flew in the Secret War in Laos. Restricted by the 1962 Geneva Agreement, they flew in civilian clothes in unmarked light spotter aircraft. These pilots regularly operated from primitive dirt landing sites, often flying in poor weather, with few navigational aids, under the constant threat of enemy fire, and in the midst of towering mountains and unforgiving karst formations. According to USAF history, they were one of the success stories of the war. They built a legend of efficiency and daring in their control of RLAF and USAF strikes in support of Laotian ground units."--