The best books I have found that cover the how and why we fought in the Vietnam War

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The best books to give you a well-rounded look at Americans touched by the Vietnam War

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The best war books that go beyond the battles

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The best books to safely satisfy your lust for action and mystery

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The best books about the Vietnam War from different POVs

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The best military books written by veterans

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The best books about the Vietnam War (from an Air Force combat pilot)

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