Isbn: 9781862546103 - the year i said goodbye (4 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Platoon commander Peter Winter was a career soldier who went to Vietnam in 1970 with ambitions of advancement and promotion. The experience of war resulted in upheaval, anger with the Moratorium movement back home, and a general feeling of isolation from the rest of his countrymen. Each day, he would write home to his family to tell of his emotions and opinions. This compilation of those letters, a soldier's personal war, is gripping reading for anyone who was there, or who has an interest in the Vietnam War. Peter Winter was called up for National Service in 1965 in the 'first ballot'. He remained in the army until 1986 when, having reached the rank of major, he resigned. Platoon commander Peter Winter was a career soldier who went to Vietnam in 1970 with ambitions of advancement and promotion. The experience of war resulted in upheaval, anger with the Moratorium movement, and a feeling of isolation from the rest of his countrymen. Each day, he would write home to his family to tell of his emotions and opinions. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Softcover. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Signed by the author. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 269pages. The author was conscripted for National Service in 1965 and attended Scheyville OCTU before heading to Vietnam. A marvellous chronicle of an exhilarating and poignant year of separation and longing, of anticipation and nostalgia.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Platoon commander Peter Winter was a career soldier who went to Vietnam in 1970 with ambitions of advancement and promotion. The experience of war resulted in upheaval, anger with the Moratorium movement back home, and a general feeling of isolation from the rest of his countrymen. Each day, he would write home to his family to tell of his emotions and opinions. This compilation of those letters, a soldier's personal war, is gripping reading for anyone who was there, or who has an interest in the Vietnam War. Peter Winter was called up for National Service in 1965 in the 'first ballot'. He remained in the army until 1986 when, having reached the rank of major, he resigned. Platoon commander Peter Winter was a career soldier who went to Vietnam in 1970 with ambitions of advancement and promotion. The experience of war resulted in upheaval, anger with the Moratorium movement, and a feeling of isolation from the rest of his countrymen. Each day, he would write home to his family to tell of his emotions and opinions. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Platoon commander Peter Winter was a career soldier who went to Vietnam in 1970 with ambitions of advancement and promotion. The experience of war resulted in upheaval, anger with the Moratorium movement back home, and a general feeling of isolation from the rest of his countrymen. Each day, he would write home to his family to tell of his emotions and opinions. This compilation of those letters, a soldier's personal war, is gripping reading for anyone who was there, or who has an interest in the Vietnam War. Peter Winter was called up for National Service in 1965 in the 'first ballot'. He remained in the army until 1986 when, having reached the rank of major, he resigned. Platoon commander Peter Winter was a career soldier who went to Vietnam in 1970 with ambitions of advancement and promotion. The experience of war resulted in upheaval, anger with the Moratorium movement, and a feeling of isolation from the rest of his countrymen. Each day, he would write home to his family to tell of his emotions and opinions. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…