Light at the End of the Tunnel: A Vietnam War Anthology

Of all of the wars in which the United States has been engaged, none has touched as deep a chord as the conflict in Vietnam. The repercussions of this unsettling episode in American history still resonate in our society. Although it ended more than 20 years ago, the Vietnam War continues to fascinate Americans. This updated & revised edition of Light at the End of the Tunnel is an exhaustive account of the Vietnam War that gives a total overview of the conflict. Starting with Ho Chi Minh's revolt against the French, Andrew Rotter takes the reader through the succeeding years as scholars, government officials, & others recount the important events & examine issues & events that occurred during this tumultuous time. Light at the End of the Tunnel offers a broad selection of some of the best writing on the war, with such notable contributors as Stephen Ambrose, Noam Chomsky, & Frances FitzGerald. Vietnam contemporaries such as Robert McNamara & Henry Kissinger lend their voices & perspectives to events surrounding the war. In addition, the subject matter is not just limited to the conflict itself, but also focuses on social issues that affected the American landscape. This book is essential for anyone who has an interest in truly understanding the Vietnam War. These readings will both educate & entertain those who want to find out more about this turning point in the history of the United States &, indeed, the world.