The Vietnam War on Trial The My Lai Massacre and the Court-Martial of Lieutenant Calley |
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| Author:
| Belknap, Michal R. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7006-2435-5 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2017 |
| Publisher: | University Press of Kansas
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $21.95USD $90.00 |
Book Description:
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"More than a generation after the war, its legacy of mistrust, waste, and distortion reechoes all the more harshly as we confront what may yet become our new Vietnam quagmire in the Middle East. . . . Military justice remains an area all too remote from public scrutiny. Such a condition helps neither the system itself, nor the populace it is supposed to serve. All the more important, then, for his this study to receive the wide readership it merits."--
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More Description"More than a generation after the war, its legacy of mistrust, waste, and distortion reechoes all the more harshly as we confront what may yet become our new Vietnam quagmire in the Middle East. . . . Military justice remains an area all too remote from public scrutiny. Such a condition helps neither the system itself, nor the populace it is supposed to serve. All the more important, then, for his this study to receive the wide readership it merits."--
Law and History Review "Well researched, evenhanded, and recommended to all readers."--Vietnam
"Although many accounts about My Lai have appeared, The Vietnam War on Trial surpasses all of them in its coverage, research, and clarity. . . . An ideal supplement for courses on the Vietnam War, this book is a must read for those seeking to understand the My Lai massacre and its significance."--Ohio History
"Anyone seeking an authoritative account of My Lai, anyone who thinks they know the full story of America's worst Vietnam war crime, will learn much from this deeply researched and finely nuanced retelling. . . . No other Vietnam war crime approached My Lai's magnitude, and its lessons should not be forgotten. Belknap's outstanding account is well researched, evenhanded in its assessments, and very well-written. It is a book not to be missed."--Journal of Military History
"This is a well-written book which will introduce the general reader to one of America's most controversial modern trials and its little know aftermath."--Review of Politics
"The unravelling of the intricacies of the military justice system is fascinating reading. Although balanced and judicious, Belknap's portraits of Calley and other participants, including Captain Ernest Median, are damning. The travesty of Calley's avoidance of just punishment, the Army's primary goal of protecting itself, and Nixon's political involvement are sad commentaries. This captivating book belongs in all libraries."--Choice