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Book Review By Jennifer Hamm
Our Vietnam by A.J. Langguth

Our Vietnam is a detailed account of the U.S. role in Vietnam. A.J. Langguth puts readers in the front-row of the action from 1954-1975, introducing us to the major and minor characters in Southeast Asia, the Soviet Union and the United States. It starts with the end of the French occupation in Vietnam, details the growing U.S. involvement and deployment of troops and takes us through to end of the U.S. role in the conflict.


Kind Of History
Time of history: - 1970's - 1960's - 1950's
History of military? Yes
Armed Forces: - Army
History of a people? Yes
Nationality?
Specific war? - Vietnam War

Subjects of this Historical Account
Ethnicity (if plays a major part) - Asiatic
Is the portrayal sympathetic? - Neutral
From a certain profession/group? - journalists
Intelligence of subject of history: - Smart

Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - throughout most of the book.
Religion? (if plays a major part) - Buddhists!
Nationality? - Other Asian
Ethnicity? (if plays big part) - Asiatic
Is the portrayal sympathetic? - Neutral

Setting
United States Yes
The US: - Southeast - Northeast
Asia/Pacific Yes
Asian country: - Southeast Asia
If applicable, liberal/conservative? - Historian is moderately liberal

Writing Style
How much gore? - 3 ()
How fast-paced is the book? - 5 ()
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel... - thoughtful
How much focus on stories of individuals? - Focuses mostly on history of key players
Minor characters feature lots of:
Pictures/Illustrations? - A handful
Maps necessary? - Necessary maps provided
Length of book - 450 pages+
How much emphasis on small details? - 9 ()
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