Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam by Elizabeth Partridge

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"An exploration of the Vietnam War from many different perspectives including an American soldiers, a nurse, and a Vietnamese refugee."--Provided by publisher.

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RGG: The personal stories make this a very appealing text. Brief bits of history are interwoven through the stories of important personages, but may not provide enough context. Reading Interest: 14-YA.

Aug 2, 2020