Bowden, Mark
Hue 1968
- ISBN 13:
- 9781611855081
- author:
- Bowden, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 132 mm X 200 mm
- Genre:
- , History, Military History, United States,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Battle of Hue 1968: A Turning Point in the American War in Vietnam by Mark Bowden. In January 1968, North Vietnam launched a surprise attack on the city of Huế, which would become one of the bloodiest battles of the war. The assault, part military action and part popular uprising, caught the US military off guard and led to a prolonged and intense urban combat. The battle raged for 24 days, with thousands of combatants and civilians losing their lives. With unprecedented access to war archives and interviews with participants from both sides, Bowden provides a detailed account of this pivotal moment in the conflict. The outcome of the Battle of Hue had far-reaching consequences for the US involvement in Vietnam. The book offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events of the American War in Vietnam, shedding light on the complexities and challenges faced by those involved.
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