General bruce palmer (38 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. On April 30, 1975, Saigon and the government of South Vietnam fell to the communist regime of North Vietnam, ending -- for American military forces -- exactly twenty-five year of courageous but unavailing struggle. This is not the story of how America became embroiled in a conflict in a small country half-way around the globe, nor of why our armed forces remained there so long after the futility of our efforts became obvious to many. It is the story of what went wrong there militarily, and why. The author is a professional soldier who experienced the Vietnam war in the field and in the highest command echelons. General Palmer's insights into the key events and decisions that shaped American's military role in Vietnam are uncommonly perceptive. America's most serious error, he believes, was committing its armed forces to a war in which neither political nor military goals were ever fully articulated by our civilian leaders. Our armed forces, lacking clear objectives, failed to develop an appropriate strategy, instead relinquishing the offensive to Hanoi. Yet an achievable strategy could have been devised, Palmer believes. Moreover, our South Vietnamese allies could have been bolstered by appropriate aid but were instead overwhelmed by the massive American military presence. Compounding these errors were the flawed civilian and military chains of command. The result was defeat for America and disaster for South Vietnam. General Palmer presents here an insider's history of the war and an astute critique of America's military strengths and successes as well as its weaknesses and failures.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. On April 30, 1975, Saigon and the government of South Vietnam fell to the communist regime of North Vietnam, ending -- for American military forces -- exactly twenty-five year of courageous but unavailing struggle. This is not the story of how America became embroiled in a conflict in a small country half-way around the globe, nor of why our armed forces remained there so long after the futility of our efforts became obvious to many. It is the story of what went wrong there militarily, and why. The author is a professional soldier who experienced the Vietnam war in the field and in the highest command echelons. General Palmer's insights into the key events and decisions that shaped American's military role in Vietnam are uncommonly perceptive. America's most serious error, he believes, was committing its armed forces to a war in which neither political nor military goals were ever fully articulated by our civilian leaders. Our armed forces, lacking clear objectives, failed to develop an appropriate strategy, instead relinquishing the offensive to Hanoi. Yet an achievable strategy could have been devised, Palmer believes. Moreover, our South Vietnamese allies could have been bolstered by appropriate aid but were instead overwhelmed by the massive American military presence. Compounding these errors were the flawed civilian and military chains of command. The result was defeat for America and disaster for South Vietnam. General Palmer presents here an insider's history of the war and an astute critique of America's military strengths and successes as well as its weaknesses and failures.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized.

paperback. Condizione: VeryGood. The cover shows only light wear. Clean pages with no underlining or highlights.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Tight spine w/o a crease, clean pages and covers, some dogearing on the top edge, minor shelf wear. This book is in very good shape. Ships promptly with USPS tracking numbers.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. University Press of Kentucky, c.1984, 8vo. cloth, 236pp., G/G $.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Very Good. Gently used with NO markings in text; binding is tight. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore since 1992.

HARDCOVER. Condizione: Near Fine. Jacket complete/clean. First Edition. x. + 236pp. 16 pages of glossy, b&w photographs: McNamara; Westmoreland; Vann; Taylor; battle photos. x. + 236 pages. Bibliography, Index. Charcoal cloth covers; endpaper maps. Presumed First Edition (thus?). Near Fine/in VG jacket. Appears gently read but no names or writings. Jacket complete/clean. Several small edge tears tape repaired on reverse.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Good. First Edtion; 1st Printing. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 236 pages; Cream colored trade size paperback lightly rubbed at edges, spine ends and corner tips. Remainder mark. Book solid and tight. Previous owner seal impressed at title page. Text block clean and pages tight. Photos illustrate.…

hardcover. Condizione: Acceptable. ACCEPTABLE - All pages and cover intact LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - Cover has no visible damage and minimal wear and tear LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - Dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - No creases or tears on spine and/or cover LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - No missing or damaged pages LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - No text or writing on the pages or in the margins LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - No underlining or highlighting of text.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. University Press of Kentucky, KY. A study of US military actions in Vietnam. General Palmer three biggest critiques is a commitment of forces without defined goals, without clear objective the military never developed a proper strategy and finally flawed civilian and military chains of command. He also argues that if the goal was bolstering the South Vietnamese there were ways of completing that goal without the large numbers of US troops committed. General Palmer served as General Westmoreland's deputy and later the US Army's Deputy Chief of Staff. Very good copy of the Book Club Edition in a good dust jacket. The dust jacket has some edge wear. 236 pages.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. ear fine book with clean interior in an unclipped jacket with chips and tears at upper corners, several tears st top of front panel and at top of spine. A professional soldier's story of what went wrong in Vietnam militarily and why.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Très bon. Ancien livre de bibliothèque avec équipements. Couverture différente. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Former library book. Different cover. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. pp.236 with index clean tight copy faint stain to outer edge Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

Condizione: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. The 25-Year War: America's Military Role in Vietnam. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Very good plus/hardcover. Edges of spine bumped. Nice condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Gd. condition - An examination of the Vietnam War . (KI79479z). Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 226 pp; . Book has previous owner's stamp on endpapers else an as new book. Dust jacket has light wear to corners/spine ends, no chips or tears, no fading. A nice, clean, tight and attractive book.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condizione: New. Intervention in the Carribbean. Book.

Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket; The dust jacket has some very minor rubbing and a closed tear at the spine ends. ; The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover. Most books shipped within 24 hours. ; B&W Photographs and Maps; 8vo.; 226 pages; 0813116910. First Edition. Binding is Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1989 Edition.

Condizione: New. This work is an analysis of America's military role in Vietnam. Num Pages: 264 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJF; HBJK; HBWS2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 392. . 2002. 4 Sub. Paperback. . . . . …

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Condizione: New. This work is an analysis of America's military role in Vietnam. Num Pages: 264 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJF; HBJK; HBWS2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 392. . 2002. 4 Sub. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …