Nam: The Vietnam War in the Words of the Men and Women Who Fought There

Very moving and on the spot account of the Viet Nam War

This is the Book that gave FUGAZI their name. True accounts of soldiers in Viet Nam. When Ian Mackaye read this book he was inspired to name the band fugazi after it.

Best book on the war you can find

I believe this book to be true after rereading it and having watched the tv reports as a child during the Vietnam War during the 1960's.

Good book, paperback copy is about hand sized so it was an easy read for my winter travels. Nice copy.

I liked the general book but it kept jumping around from one story to another

One of the best books I have ever read! His "Cops" book is also great!

Read myself, and then bought it to give to a friend.

Regarded as one of just a few books that encapsulates exactly how the Vietnam War affected those that actuallyfought there, that's the reason I bought it having read the others. Enjoyable is not the right word but it is a must readfor those interested in this period. It reminds the reader we learn nothing from past experiences. Raw stuff.

Not that interesting. Husband reads many similar books but this one not as good as others.

I'd borrowed this from a friend a couple of years ago, and it really grabbed my interest from the start. The tempo is perfect, starting off with the wide-eyed adventure many young boys set off with going to war, and then gradually the ugly side of war and it's devastating effects unfolds. This is a classic - a rare book to obtain. I'm very pleased to have it in my personal collection.

I have never read a war stories book that gave me such a range of emotions in such a simple format. From nauseating to uplifting to shocking. Peoples experiences told in their own words, but edited to give a flow from the feelings from before shipping out, to the results of finishing a tour.For a rollercoaster read I would strongly recomend this book.

Great book. Tells how it was from the grunts point of view and doesn't hold back. Not for those of a sensitive disposition.