The war behind me
Deborah Nelson
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The war behind me
Published
2008
Publisher
Basic Books
Pages
296
ISBN-13
9780465005277
Description
In 2005, Deborah Nelson joined forces with military historian Nick Turse to investigate the largest compilation of records on Vietnam-era war crimes ever to surface. The declassified Army papers were erroneously released and have since been pulled from public circulation. The files contain reports of more than 300 confirmed atrocities, and 500 other cases the Army either couldn't prove or didn't investigate. The archive has letters of complaint to generals and congressmen, as well as reports of Army interviews with hundreds of men who served. Far from being limited to a few bad actors or rogue units, atrocities occurred in every Army division that saw combat. Torture was routine; so was the random killing of farmers, women and children. In most cases, no one was prosecuted. Here, Nelson goes beyond the documents and talks with many of those involved, both accusers and accused, to uncover their stories and learn how they deal with one of the most awful secrets of the Vietnam War.
Subjects
Der Vorleser
Different Seasons
Implementation of the Helsinki accords
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First They Killed My Father
Ordinary Men
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The war behind me?
This edition of The war behind me has approximately 296 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The war behind me?
For most readers, The war behind me typically takes between 6h 10m and 4h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 74,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of The war behind me?
The estimated word count for The war behind me is approximately 74,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The war behind me?
The war behind me was written by Deborah Nelson.
When was The war behind me published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.