South Vietnamese Soldiers: Memories of the Vietnam War and After

Memories of the Vietnam War and After

Published on the 40th anniversary of the end of the war in Vietnam, this book brings to life the experiences and memories of South Vietnamese soldiers—the forgotten combatants of this controversial conflict.

• Relates the stories of South Vietnamese soldiers through a compelling narrative driven by oral histories

• Brings the experiences of these soldiers to life for the reader by sharing their compelling firsthand accounts

• Draws on a key oral history collection newly established at the National Library of Australia in 2013–2014

• Provides fascinating insights into the soldiers' early years, their military service and experiences, and their post-war lives

• Conveys the strength of will and resilience that enabled these men and women to endure the hardships of war, the defeat of their armed forces, the loss of their country, and the challenges of becoming refugees and resettling in new lands