. "―Steve Weinberg, Philadelphia Inquirer, "Dazzling . "With nearly half a century of hindsight, Hue deserves to be widely remembered as the single bloodiest battle of the war, one of its defining events, and one of the most intense urban battles in American history," writes Mark Bowden, author of the 2017 book "Hue 1968." We’d love your help. . . Keith Nolan died of lung cancer in February 2009 at the age of forty-five. The amount of absolute carnage on both sides is really unimaginable and the lies told by Westmorland compounds the insult to the memories of the young men and women who fought and died in Vietnam. More than anything, Hue 1968 is the story of the entire Vietnam War in microcosm.”―Michael M. Rosen, Claremont Review of Books. "―Minneapolis Star-Tribune, "Bowden's excellent Hue 1968 . ), Former Commanding Officer of Golf Company 2ndBn 5thMar, "I am a US Marine Vietnam veteran who participated as a tank crewmen in the Tet 1968 battle for Hue City. . . Nolan has mastered a writing style includes both negative and positive aspects of the subject matter. "―Tirdad Derakhsani, Philadelphia Inquirer, “Thoroughly researched, this epic chronicle takes the reader back to a time when America still saw itself as invincible―and acted that way . This shift in his thinking was subtle but profound. Relying on archival documents now available after 50 years, he also examines the considerations and decisions of political and military leaders at the highest levels. I believe this was his first book, and it set the tone for his subsequent works. Bowden’s attention to detail is flawless . Mark Bowden’s searing ‘Hue 1968' finds miscalculations in the bloodiest battle of the Vietnam War U.S. Marines drag casualty from street in Hue, Vietnam, Feb. 4, 1968. With a novelist’s eye for evoking the grim atmospherics of a hellish locale and the characters within it, Bowden reconstructs dozens of scenes of heart-pounding combat . . He did not learn until the following afternoon that his ?Uncle? Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Real victory could only come from the people. Bowden revisits the historic battle with the same character-driven, grunt-level reporting style that made Black Hawk Down a bestseller. While giving due respect to the abilities, actions and fighting spirit of the U.S. and ARVN Marines and soldiers who participated, Mark Bowden brought clarity to the larger intelligence, political and strategic shortcomings that made the prosecution of this battle so much more challenging and costly than it needed to be. The first battle book from Mark Bowden since his #1 New York Times bestseller Black Hawk Down, Hue 1968 is the story of the centerpiece of the Tet Offensive and a turning point in the American War in Vietnam. . He lends a sympathetic ear to surviving soldiers on both sides, as well as guerrillas and civilians, and gives a vivid account of courage and cowardice, heroism and slaughter.”―Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, “A powerful account of a critical battle in Vietnam . ?Ngu?s face flushed whenever he drank even a little alcohol. On January 31st 1968 I was with Echo battery2/11 in Phu Bai, the night the TET offensive started. Nolan pioneered and excelled at his own special brand of military history: the excellent combining of in-depth interviews with those who took part in the fighting and deep research into the official records. He had been shot, albeit not badly. "―Dave Davies, NPR's Fresh Air, “[A] magnificent and meticulous history, which tells, with excruciating detail, a story that is both inspiring and infuriating . The author had arrived in Hue to attend her father's funeral when the violence erupted and engulfed the city. "―Steve Donoghue, Christian Science Monitor, "A gripping, and timely, history . . The history and the meaning of the conflict are well portrayed and his sympathy for the civilians contrasts with everyone else's utter disregard. "―John Wear, president of the USMC Vietnam Tankers Association, “Powerfully told, and a vivid depiction of individual courage and national hubris.”―William J. Burns, President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, “The definitive history of the battle for Hue . "―Linda Robinson, New York Times Book Review, "An instantly recognizable classic of military history . . Hue 1968 is also an exploration of what is common to all wars: humankind's capacity for violence, cruelty, self-sacrifice, bravery, cowardice and love. Nolan obtained a history degree from Webster University. of valor, heroism, rank foolhardiness, and unshakable camaraderie . Bowden includes personal accounts from all levels and both the allied and communist sides. Hue 1968 shows the enormous challenges facing both sides and how they overcame them, or tried to. Bowden tells this story with a power and a wealth of detail that no previous history of this offensive has approached. Medal of Honor citation There was a problem loading your book clubs. ^ Willbanks, James H. (2 October 2002). We work hard to protect your security and privacy. . Absolutely brilliant insight on the battlefield from both sides, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2018. He had seen so much in the past two days. Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam, the new book from Mark Bowden of The Atlantic, tells the tactical narrative of these events splendidly — … ?Relief? With unprecedented access to war archives in the U.S. and Vietnam and interviews with participants from both sides, Bowden narrates each stage of this crucial battle through multiple viewpoints. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Hue 1968’s later chapters lack the diverse Vietnamese viewpoints featured in the first part of the book, both from the North Vietnamese side and … Although I didn't set foot in Hue at the time of the battle, we dropped some 155mm shells on the city. Vice President Spiro T. Agnew formally presented the medal to Gonzalez's mother on October 31, 1969, during a ceremony at the White House. Winner of the 2018 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Greene Award for a distinguished work of nonfiction. If ever there’s a book to be read on the battle for Hue this is it . Winner of the 2018 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Greene Award for a distinguished work of nonfiction . Something went wrong. . There is an outstanding black and white photo of wounded soldiers being evacuated on the back of a tank in the book. It was the first glimmer of hope in two days. It turns out the force wasn't puny, but fanatical warriors who gripped their prey by the throat and wouldn't let go. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2018. Stanley Kubrick's Reading List for Full Metal Jacket, New African American Histories and Biographies to Read Now. At the end of the Battle of Hue, 218 U.S. troops were dead and 1,364 were wounded. The battle for Hue became one of the most important of the war, a month of grueling house-to-house fighting through buildings and around civilians. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. How-To Tutorials; Suggestions; Machine Translation Editions; Noahs Archive Project; About Us. . . Books Advanced Search New Releases Best Sellers & More Children's Books Textbooks Textbook Rentals Sell Us Your Books Best Books of the Month 1-16 of 47 results for Books : "the battle of hue… Nha Ca's "Mourning Headband for Hue: An Account of the Battle for Hue, Vietnam 1968" is a graphic account of one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War, as experienced by civilians that were beginning to celebrate the Lunar New Year. 31 used & new from $2.37. he said, ?but enough to look drunk. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. On the appointed day, early in January, Quang left the city with Ngu to supervise the loading. To date it is the only U.S. Navy ship named after a battle in the Vietnam War. What sets Bowden's account of the battle apart is his skill at moving from the macro―the history of the war, the politics surrounding it, the tactics of the battle―to the micro: the individuals, American and Vietnamese, who fought it and tried to survive it. For readers who care little about military strategy or precisely how each combatant died, Bowden offers copious context about why it matters what occurred in Vietnam at the beginning of 1968―why it mattered so much then, and why it matters so much in 2017 . Home; Books; Search; Support. . To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. As a very young child from my the comfort of my parents living room I was watching the daily battles fought on TV , but this book brought home the truth an ugly truth about America’s involvement in Vietnam. Please try again. Bowden takes on both roles and does it well. . . A very well written and informative book about the complex politics surrounding the Vietnam War, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2018. The Battle for Hue, part of the Tet offensive, started with an assault by communist forces in the wee hours of Jan. 30, 1968. Like never before, I've come to realize how narrow a perspective we low-level participants unavoidably had. "―Colonel Chuck Meadows, USMC (ret. Keith William Nolan was an American military historian, focusing on the various campaigns of the Vietnam War. applies his signature blend of deep reportage and character-driven storytelling to bring readers a fresh look at the 1968 battle in the Vietnamese city of Hue . "―Foreign Policy, “An engrossing, fair-minded, up-close account of one of the great battles in the long struggle for Vietnam.”―Washington Post, “50 notable works of nonfiction in 2017”, "A masterful blood-and-guts account of the decisive battle in the Vietnam War . I read a lot of books about Vietnam and Mr. Bowden goes into so much detail, that you really can put yourself right there in the battle. . Vietnam Order of Battle. You will find the reading gripping. . . . Played out over 24 days and ultimately costing 10,000 lives, the Battle of Hue was by far the bloodiest of the entire war. . A must read for any historian as well as history buff. . This book is one of my favorites, as is another book of his "Battle for Saigon: Tet 1968." A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist in History. . I hope some day to go back to Vietnam and visit Hue. . ", GREAT BOOK - you are there - with the Marines - street to street, Keith William Nolan was an American military historian, focusing on the various campaigns of the Vietnam War. Hammel describes action taken in this conflict by U.S. Marine rifle companies Alpha 1/1, Bravo 1/1, Delta 1/1, Alpha 1/5, Bravo 1/5, Charlie 1/5, Delta 1/5, Echo 2/5, Fox 2/5, Golf 2/5, Hotel 2/5, and Lima 3/5, and seemingly by each and every other U.S., ARVN, NVA and Viet Cong unit that fought in this battle. Keith Nolan is without a doubt, my favorite author of Vietnam War Books. Mark Bowden’s Hue 1968, a thoroughly researched and compelling new account of the most controversial battle of the Tet Offensive in Vietnam, might be taken as a kind of rejoinder to Nolan’s book. Skip to main content. "―Courier-Journal (Louisville), "An extraordinary account of the most important and costly battle of the Vietnam War. This was a chance. The answer depends on who's asking and who's telling. This is as much a book about what happens to peoples’ hearts, minds, and bodies in the swirling chaos of urban combat as it is a history of a specific battle and an assessment of its strategic significance. The U.S. Marines suffered 147 dead and 857 wounded, while U.S. Army units lost 74 dead and 507 wounded. Did the Battle of Hue end up as a victory or defeat? His emphasis on firsthand accounts gives a vital heart to the unfolding events . Yes, it is easier (being a Monday morning quarterback) with the passage of time, with newer, after the action information readily available these days for referencing regarding Tet. He had come to grips with that. ^ Douglas Pike. . This is an excellent book about a decisive battle in the Vietnam war that I had never really known much about despite reading several books about the war. Many lessons, including how government can lie and [the] role of an effective media in finding truth. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The lynchpin of Tet was the capture of Hue, Vietnam’s intellectual and cultural capital, by 10,000 National Liberation Front troops who descended from hidden camps and surged across the city of 140,000. On March 2, the battle for Hue, the longest sustained infantry battle of the war to that point, was officially declared over. Despite Nolan’s forthright purpose of using this book in an attempt at reversing the national image of the US soldier in Vietnam as a heartless war criminal, this collection of accounts works. This book is one of my favorites, as is another book of his "Battle for Saigon: Tet 1968." This is the definitive account of a turning point in America's Vietnam strategy and in public opinion about the war.”―Wall Street Journal, “top 10 nonfiction books of 2017”, “[A] skillful, gripping account of the turning point of the Vietnam War.”―Christian Science Monitor, “30 best books of 2017”, “Bowden confronts head-on the horrific senselessness of battle and the toll it takes on people, and he grants Hue the regard it deserves as a defining moment in a war that continues to influence how America views its role in the world.”―Publishers Weekly (starred review), "This Vietnam story reads like a movie but it's all true. The U.S. Navy Ticonderoga class-guided-missile cruiser USS Hué City, commissioned in 1991, is named after the battle. It brings the war realistically to the reader as well as giving accurate factual information. . gives us the clearest picture yet of what happened in Vietnam and in Hue, where today tourists casually shoot pictures where murderous shots once were fired. . . (Rick Merron / AP) " (page 139). There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. He manages to blend strategic analysis (noting both sides' senior leadership were pursing self-deceiving scenarios, but more disastrously so for the US), operational narrative (he includes the 1st Cavalry action against the NLF/ NVA supply lines as well as the Marines battle in both southern and northern Hue), tactical analysis and graphic personal testimony. . "―Don McCullin, legendary photojournalist who covered the Battle of Hue, "In this meticulous retelling of one critical battle, Mark Bowden captures the nuanced and often invisible threads of America's political, military and cultural blindness in Vietnam. However he still slips into a language of calling the VC 'the enemy' and so it is clear where his final.allegiance resides. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $9.98 Shipping to United Kingdom. . what? Unable to add item to List. Yes, it is easier (being a Monday morning quarterback) with the passage of time, with newer, after the action information readily available these days for referencing regarding Tet. One of the best books on a single action in Vietnam, written by a tough, seasoned journalist who brings the events of a half-century past into sharp relief. Within hours the entire city was in their hands save for two small military outposts. I have read just about every written account of the month-long battle, and I have to say that all of the other well-written, well-documented accounts of the battle pale in comparison to Mark Bowden's Hue 1968. I went back to Hue last year and visited the old imperial capital. . His force now was ready, armed. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. . . There is no more complete, accurate and detailed book. Surely to be an historical standard for the recollection of that Tet 1968 battle. . Retrieved 2007-08-26. Bowden’s excellent Hue 1968, however, gives us the clearest picture yet of what happened in Vietnam and in Hue, where today tourists casually … . This book is a tragic tale of misunderstanding but also one of great heroism and sacrifice by those who fought in the streets of Hue and in the nearby rice paddies and villages. And now came this: They might get away! gives voice to dozens, including Nguyen Quang Ha, whose five-man team emerged from underground caves to strike the first blow for North Vietnamese forces, Bob Thompson, a career marine officer charged with taking back the US stronghold at the Citadel, President Lyndon Johnson and General William Westmoreland in Washington, DC and reporters David Halberstam, Michael Herr, Gene Roberts, Walter Cronkite and others who changed the way Americans perceived the war. Please try again. They were unfazed by waves of counter-attackers, Vietnamese and American soldiers, but mostly Marines rushed in to defeat them. ), Commanding Officer, Bravo Company, 5/7 Cavalry, 1968, "Mark Bowden uniquely describes the battle from both sides of the front lines and vividly captures the remarkable courage and valor of those that participated in the crucible of war that was Hue City in January to March 1968. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. In memory of all those who died on both sides and including the countless civilians. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Without a doubt, it’s one of the very best books to be written about Vietnam in the last decade.”―James A. Warren, Daily Beast, “I am still recovering from the astonishment and appreciation of the reporting and writing in Mark Bowden’s latest book: Hue 1968, a story of a single battle that encompassed so much of what occurred in that epic year of our history.”―Mike Barnicle, Politico, “A relentlessly immediate chronicle of the bloody, month-long centerpiece of the Tet Offensive . Yet the fight for Hue became a political victory for the leaders of North Vietnam and a turning point for US involvement and support for the war. Please try again. We supported 2/5 at the time. . Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published . "―Jane Ciabattari, BBC.com, "Hue 1968 unravels one of the great mysteries of our time―how a puny force of North Vietnam regulars and local sympathizers could without warning occupy South Vietnam's second largest city, hold it for a month, then disappear into the mountains, beyond reach and largely unbloodied. We come to know a fair number of the participants quite well by the end of the story―one source of the book’s unusual power and authenticity . He stayed behind as Ngu set off. In the early hours of January 31, 1968, the North Vietnamese launched over one hundred attacks across South Vietnam in what would become known as the Tet Offensive. A very well researched book that give a detailed and very descriptive account of the battle but in a manner, unlike many war books, that is engaging and never dull. The egg baskets were planted with ammo. Mr. Bowden has done a superb job of telling the story as he did with “Blackhawk Down.” Be the first to ask a question about Battle for Hue. The significance of Hue — a gruesome, 24-day battle — is summed up by Bowden as the moment when many Americans stopped believing their government’s rhetoric about the … Timely.”―Michael Morell, former acting director of the CIA, "For readers who enjoy learning about battle tactics and bloody encounters, Bowden delivers, as he did in Black Hawk Down. Same is true for "Battle for Saigon: Tet 1968. Informative,gruesome,frustrating and revealing all in one book. Although many South Vietnamese were killed and others fought extremely well, beyond day four of the offensive, their casualties were low and their tempo of operations can be characterized as 'remain in place, don't take more casualties.' . Time Magazine referred to it as "The Caine Mutiny of the 80s", while Publishers Weekly stated that it is comparable to the classic but has "wider implications". DiLeo felt ? "―Booklist (starred review), “The best history of the battle for Vietnam’s imperial city of Hue.”―William D. Bushnell, Military Officer Magazine, "In his monumental new book, Bowden . The battle for Mosul in Iraq looks depressingly like Hue, albeit on a much larger scale. "―Lieutenant Colonel Charles A. Krohn (ret. The Battle of Hue became one of intense, intermittent fighting. . had made the trip safely, and that his men had picked up the shipment. . Mark Bowden is an outstanding writer. Please try your request again later. . Books … The first battle book from Mark Bowden since his #1 New York Times bestseller Black Hawk Down, Hue 1968, “an instantly recognizable classic of military history” (Christian Science Monitor), was published to massive critical acclaim and became a New York Times bestseller. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. As he saw it, the miracle proved the truth of Ho?s teachings, that the Party and the army were not enough. "―Kirkus Reviews (starred review), "An epic masterpiece of heroism and sacrifice, and a testament to the tragic futility of the American experience in Vietnam. . Mr. Bowden undertakes this task with the talent and sensibility of a master journalist who is also a humanist and an honest man . To see what your friends thought of this book. Bowden's account of the battle delivers gut punches from start to finish . Anything was better than waiting in that hole trying to figure out what to think about in his last moments on earth. Bowden deserves enormous credit for calling new attention to an often-overlooked battle and especially for recovering the experiences of those who fought amid otherworldly horrors. Battle for Hue: Tet 1968: Nolan, Keith: 9780891415923: Amazon.com: Books. Nolan has mastered a writing style includes both negative and positive aspects of the subject matter. After several futile and deadly days, Lieutenant Colonel Ernie Cheatham would finally come up with a strategy to retake the city, block by block and building by building, in some of the most intense urban combat since World War II. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. . Battle for Hue, Tet, 1968: 9789992284452: Books - Amazon.ca. The heart and soul of Hue 1968 lies with its vivid and often wrenching descriptions of the 'storm of war' as soldiers and South Vietnamese citizens experienced it. It pulls no punches in the way it lays blame for mind numbing crazy decisions at the feet of glory hunting military leaders and career focused politicians (on both sides) all paid for with the lives of others. . It is a riveting account . by Presidio Press. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. We kept saying "why is 2/5 having such a hard time up in Hue". ?Quang waited back in Kim Do through that entire day. For his actions during the Battle of Huế from January 31 to February 4, 1968, Gonzalez was awarded the Medal of Honor. gives this book a richer texture, and more balance, than any of the earlier books on Hue . A meticulous and vivid retelling of an important battle. Hell, I wish I had written it.”―Anthony Loyd, Times (UK), "Nearly 50 years after the battle for the city of Hue, this history reads as fresh as today's news . Not since his #1 New York Times bestseller Black Hawk Down has Mark Bowden written a book about a battle. Most impressive of all, Bowden deftly blends clear descriptions of complex troop movements with careful attention to the human impact of the fighting . He knew that any attempt to move would be dangerous, probably fatal, but that was okay with him. powerful . Hue 1968 is a gripping and moving account of this pivotal moment. "―Colette Bancroft, Tampa Bay Times, "Bowden is one of the great journalists of our generation, and with this book he provides a captivating account of the pivotal battle that did so much to alter the trajectories of not just the Vietnam War, but also American politics and our nation's global posture. Start by marking “Battle for Hue: Tet 1968” as Want to Read: Error rating book. . Through his scrupulous day-by-day reconstruction of this battle, Bowden encapsulates the essential lessons of the Vietnam War . . Losses were high. Nolan pioneered and excelled at his own special brand of military history: the excellent combining of in-depth interviews with those who took part in the fighting and deep research into the official records. So he looked the part as he approached the checkpoints, and played it up. The South Vietnamese had 384 dead and 1,830 wounded. When I walked down Le Loi street, I was overcome with emotion thinking of the Marines that were wounded and killed in that city. Bowden is masterful in introducing characters whose names have often never appeared in the news but whose actions help explain the complications for the United States of becoming involved in faraway wars involving nearly invisible enemies. The book is a mighty piece of work, and as fine an account of a battle as you will likely read. Into the bottom went piles of AK47s, bazooka tubes, and grenades. Yes, it is easier (being a Monday morning quarterback) with the passage of time, with newer, after the action information readily available these days for referencing regarding Tet. Welcome back. However Nolan did the topic justice when he wrote it. Georgaklis had no … He?d rather die trying to live. . American commanders refused to believe the size and scope of the Front’s presence, ordering small companies of marines against thousands of entrenched enemy troops. . And he does this very, very well. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. wasn?t a strong enough word. 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