A Vietcong Memoir
An Inside Account of the Vietnam War and Its Aftermath
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Trieu Tran
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When he was a student in Paris, Truong Nhu Tang met Ho Chi Minh. Later he fought in the Vietnamese jungle and emerged as one of the major figures in the "fight for liberation" - and one of the most determined adversaries of the United States.
He became the Vietcong's Minister of Justice, but at the end of the war he fled the country in disillusionment and despair. He now lives in exile in Paris, the highest level official to have defected from Vietnam to the West. This is his candid, revealing, and unforgettable autobiography.
©1985 Truong Nhu Tang, David Chanoff, and Doan Van Toai (P)2018 TantorWhat listeners say about A Vietcong Memoir
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- Anonymous User
- 24-06-2019
Excellent all round
I am an avid interested follower of the the history of Vietnam history especially of the struggles of war I have read and listened to many books and documentaries from both side and I must say I give this book 6 out of 5 stars the twists and turns of this passionate patriotic man that steps thought the war.
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- Jeff
- 17-12-2023
How Colonialism destroys Nations.
This story is unlike anything I expected. It was not about the combat and hiding, or the troop movements and training. This was about one man, his love for family and country. To do what is right, which sometimes can mean disappointing loved ones for what you see as a greater cause.
The inner workings of the three factions, when I thought there were only two. I am sure many western veterans may not bother to read this, but I was not far off the age and my country with drew all troops by 1972.
I know, some have told to my face that they were fighting for the wrong side. The corruption and treatment of their own people was disgusting. But the USA was running the show and our soldiers followed the orders even if they were not in agreement.
Many refugees came to Australia and now their children serve in our army. I have worked with and commanded these young people. They would make the author proud of who they have become. Excellent recount of a time that should never have happened.
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- Mark Carroll
- 06-05-2019
So informative
Very helpful in understanding the cultural and political aspects and differences between the northern and southern liberationists, the divisions during the war ,and likely ,the harsh treatment of the southern communists after reunification .
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