vietnam war, 1961-1975

Provides information about the Vietnam War and describes the experiences of U.S. soldiers and civilians who were prisoners of war during the conflict.

An account of U.S. intervention in the Vietnam War and the results of this involvement.

Describes the men and women who fought in the Vietnam War, the kind of war they fought, and the distress and difficulty they suffered on their return to the United States.

An autobiography of the Navy pilot, focusing on his ordeal as the first American prisoner-of-war in North Vietnam.

Provides photographs and descriptions of the uniforms worn and weapons and equipment used by members of the U.S. Infantry during the Vietnam War.

Photographs and text describe the fighting between the Americans and Vietcong in the jungles of southeast Asia, how television brought graphic war footage to American homes, and the peace protests that took place around the country.

Examines war in Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully selected content representing a variety of perspectives.

Discusses the causes of the Vietnam War and traces its course from the early stages before American involvement to the 1974 ceasefire and its aftermath.

A history of peace movements in the United States, including discussions of the principles behind nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience.