Book description
Military documents reveal decades of deceit about the Vietnam War and myths perpetuated by the mainstream media
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1 author picked Stolen Valor as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I believe this book is the most important book written about the aftermath of the war, and the impact it had on “those who went.” Author Burkett describes himself as a Vietnam Veteran, but one who served in an administrative capacity and seldom in harm’s way. Upon returning home in 1969, he witnessed, first-hand, the disrespect given to those who went to war by those who stayed home. In 1996, Burkett was enlisted by a group of citizens who were trying to build a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Monument in Fair Park near downtown Dallas to help them raise the necessary…
From Nicholas' list on The best books about the Vietnam War from a Marine infantry officer who fought there.
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