– Revisiting the Vietnam War – During 2018, I posted thirty-five blogs addressing the history, the controversies and the myths surrounding one of the most misunderstood wars in our history. Vietnam was a war that divided the nation and influenced our national psyche and mindsets that persist into the present wars in the Middle East. […]
The Domino Theory – The Vietnam War
Vietnam War and The Domino Theory How well do you understand the Domino Theory? Do you know the background? Half our population was not born in the sixties, so I doubt they have any idea why it was the pretext for our involvement in a SE Asian war lasting from 1961 to 1975. Others may […]
Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War – 1945 -1975
That is the title of Michael Maclear’s documentary published in 1981.The book is an excellent, comprehensive historical review of the war. It is one that I used along with over thirty other references as background for my historical narrative RECALL published late last year. I highly recommend Maclear’s book for history buffs. The in-depth documentary […]
Vietnam War – Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Atrocities
Millions of Americans are familiar with the graphic photos of the era depicting the horrors of war that I featured in my recent blogs – Iconic Photos and More Images. If you are not aware of these photos, take a moment to review a selected few that captured the terror and pathos of war on […]
Vietnam War – Acts of Domestic Violence and Terrorism
Is there a connection? The current pipe bomb scare is typical of deranged persons trying to make a statement with a sensational threat. Something dramatic enough to catch national attention. This is nothing new. In my historical narrative, RECALL, I trace this violent, terroristic activity to the intense passions and divisions the Vietnam War caused. […]
The Vietnam War – The Agent Orange Controversy
Agent Orange and the Vietnam War Some refer to this topic as “the last Vietnam battle.” Let’s examine the facts. I sifted through multiple accounts that I will attempt to summarize for you to foster a better understanding of a complex, somewhat contentious subject. One poorly understood because of conflicting reports. One that Google research […]
