Sent To War Returning For Peace: My Reconciliation With the Vietnam War - Couverture souple

Bechtel (Ret.), Col. Charles M

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798301559266

Editeur : Independently published, 2024

Synopsis

Sent to War, Returning for Peace by Chuck Bechtel is a memoir intertwining the author's experience as a draftee during the Vietnam War and his journey back to Vietnam decades later. It recounts his upbringing, military training, and combat experiences as an infantry platoon leader. The narrative delves into the disillusionment of soldiers during the war, the societal backlash they faced upon returning home, and the challenges of reintegration.

The book is also a story of healing and reconciliation, highlighted by the author's return trip to Vietnam with a group of veterans organized by Mrs. Lei Williams, a woman whose life was deeply impacted by the war. It explores themes of love, sacrifice, camaraderie, and the lingering effects of war, offering a reflective perspective on history and the enduring quest for peace.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798301559266
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 508
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg