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Michellesibs
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Mehso-so

Dang Thuy Tram was twenty four when she joined the Vietnam war as a doctor. This is her diary.

This is a first hand account of the war, written during the war which is a rare find and I was excited to read this. Unfortunately, the translation here really let's this diary down. There's be instead of he. Closed instead of close. And while you can use your common sense to rejig the words and sentances, it's makes a tiresome reading experience.

Jari-chan How sad that the translation ruins so much. This is why we should also focus more on the importance of translators and translating as a profession. 1w
Michellesibs @Jari-chan Fully fully agree with this! X ❤️ 1w
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steffen1223
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Perfect first hand accounts of actual veterans.

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schuckman.j
Mehso-so

Boots on the Ground: America‘s War in Vietnam by Elizabeth Partridge explores personal true stories of eight people in the Vietnam War. The stories include six soldiers, one military nurse, and a refugee. This book also includes stories from what was happening back in America as the war was fought. This book captures the intensity, hardships, and impacts of the Vietnam War.

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schuckman.j

“President Johnson agonized every time he had to send more men to fight in Vietnam…”

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schuckman.j

This book is appropriate for older elementary grades, and middle school grades. It tells accurate and true stories from the war in a kid friendly way, but also captures the seriousness of the war.

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haleyperkins1

there will be boots on the ground if there's to be any hope

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haleyperkins1

Perfect for classrooms and personal reading alike, this book is an essential addition to the canon of young adult nonfiction.

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haleyperkins1
Pickpick

compelling and meticulously crafted exploration of one of the most complex chapters in American history. Designed for young adult readers, the book offers a nuanced look at the Vietnam War through the voices of those who experienced it firsthand—soldiers, nurses, politicians, and Vietnamese refugees.

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Aborra

This book is appropriate for older elementary grades, and middle school grades. It tells accurate and true stories from the war in a kid friendly way, but also captures the seriousness of the war.