Fragging - Why U.s. Soldiers Assaulted Their Officers in Vietnam

Informationen zum Autor After several years in the U.S. Army, George Lepre is currently pursuing a graduate degree at the New School for Social Research. His first book, Himmler's Bosnian Division, was the recipient of the Sydney Zebel History Award from Rutgers University. Klappentext "Examines the over 500 instances of 'fragging'--the use of fragmentation hand grenades by enlisted men to murder their own officers--that occurred during the Vietnam War. Uses archival evidence and veterans' testimonies to offer the issue's first comprehensive treatment"--Provided by publisher. Zusammenfassung During its long withdrawal from South Vietnam, the US military experienced a serious crisis in morale. Chronic indiscipline, illegal drug use, and racial militancy all contributed to trouble within the ranks. This drills down to the core of the soldier’s mindset, bringing to light a little understood aspect of military experience.

Product details

• Authors: George Lepre
• Publisher: Texas Tech University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2011
• EAN: 9780896727151
• ISBN: 978-0-89672-715-1
• No. of pages: 356
• Series: Modern Southeast Asia; Modern Southeast Asia
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous