Vietnam Diary is a non-fiction book written by Richard Tregaskis about his experiences as a war correspondent during the Vietnam War. The book is a compilation of his journal entries and notes from his time in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. Tregaskis was one of the few reporters who was allowed to travel with the troops and witness the war firsthand. He provides a vivid and detailed account of the battles and the daily life of soldiers on the front lines. The book also includes interviews with soldiers, civilians, and ...
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Vietnam Diary is a non-fiction book written by Richard Tregaskis about his experiences as a war correspondent during the Vietnam War. The book is a compilation of his journal entries and notes from his time in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. Tregaskis was one of the few reporters who was allowed to travel with the troops and witness the war firsthand. He provides a vivid and detailed account of the battles and the daily life of soldiers on the front lines. The book also includes interviews with soldiers, civilians, and government officials, providing a comprehensive view of the war from multiple perspectives. Tregaskis' writing style is engaging and immersive, and his descriptions of the war are both poignant and informative. Vietnam Diary is a must-read for anyone interested in the Vietnam War or the role of war correspondents in modern conflicts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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The very early days of our involvement in Vietnam have received little treatment over the years. This book is one of the few dealing with those early "advisory" days, and it is a good account written by a veteran war correspondent, focussing on Army and Marine Corps advisors and helicopter crews working with South Vietnamese troops. It was a time of making do with outdated aircraft and too few personnel. Tregaskis does a good job of conveying the puzzling "getting to know you" time between Vietnamese and Americans. Unlike so many later journalists, Tregaskis treats his soldiers and marines with a genuine sense of comraderie, showing respect for their efforts and those of their ARVN counterparts. I recommend it as a study in fairness, compassion and objectivity.
