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50books_poc4: Bloods: An Oral History of the Vietnam War by Black Veterans by Wallace Terry 5★
This book is horrifying. It is a no holds barred look at Vietnam. It describes the rape, pillaging and war crimes carried out by the American troops. It also delves into the racism experienced by black troops among their white squads. Beyond the battlefields it looks into how soldiers did and did not cope upon their return and how racism further impacted their attempts to re-integrate into society. It takes a strong stomach to read but very worth while. Terry has put together these accounts in a compelling way.
This book is horrifying. It is a no holds barred look at Vietnam. It describes the rape, pillaging and war crimes carried out by the American troops. It also delves into the racism experienced by black troops among their white squads. Beyond the battlefields it looks into how soldiers did and did not cope upon their return and how racism further impacted their attempts to re-integrate into society. It takes a strong stomach to read but very worth while. Terry has put together these accounts in a compelling way.
