The Vietnam War Trivia Book: Fascinating Facts and Interesting Vietnam War Stories

Trivia War Books, Book 2

De: Bill O'Neill, Dwayne Walker

Narrado por: Derek Newman

The Vietnam War. From the gory photos captured on the ground to the protest songs that soundtracked a generation of rebels and radicals, this 20-year war left a mark on the world that’s not going to disappear soon. If you live in the United States (not to mention Vietnam itself), you’ve probably been affected by the war - whether you know it or not.

But do you wish you had answers to some questions about the war? What were the stories behind the iconic pictures? Why did it divide the United States more than any war before or since? Would you like to be able to casually explain an issue or relate a story that would shock or impress the whole room? With the help of this Vietnam War book, you can! In just a few minutes a day, you can be an expert in Vietnam War history and impress both your friends and your history teachers.

Each chapter of our trivia book is broken up into 15 bite-size sections. These sections are either interesting stories or clear, simple breakdowns of the Vietnam War’s main issues. It’s a pretty complicated war, but unlike most war books, this one will make those difficult issues seem easy and exciting.

Every chapter also ends with 20 fascinating facts and five quick questions to test your knowledge. And unlike some Vietnam War books, we’re not going to overwhelm you with a million dates and names - our Vietnam War stories are guaranteed to both intrigue and educate!

Get ready to meet characters from Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s George Washington, to Peter Lemon, drug enthusiast and Medal of Honour winner. Find out what led to the war and why it went so badly. Meet the people in Vietnam who risked their lives and the people in America who stood up against the war. Learn why the Soviet Union stayed away, how a herbicide changed the definition of a war crime, and how Harris Tweed suits saved lives.

©2017 LAK Publishing (P)2017 Bill O'Neill

So many interesting facts

I absolutely love history, so when I saw this book I just had to get it! I really don't know much about the Vietnam war and enjoyed all of the random facts and trivia that went along with the book. I love that it quizzes you at the end of each chapter because that really helped my pay attention and test myself afterwards.

I was given this Audiobook for free in exchange for an honest review.

Fine Introduction to a Difficult War

Looking for a quick overview of the Vietnam War? The Trivia Book series has produced another winner here. It’s a little shorter than I would have liked but still covers the major issues and events of the war as well as providing the context within which the fighting began. The things that makes these books stand out, however, are the short vignettes that add humanity to the larger discussions. If you’re curious about this period of history, this is a good way to get introduced to the topic.

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Interesting orientation/overview of Vietnam War

I'm Generation X from Canada who enjoys military history but knows next to nothing about the Vietnam War (other than pop culture such as one of my favourite Billy Joel songs 'Goodnight Saigon', and the presence in Canada of draft dodgers and Vietnamese boat people refugees).

Based on my exploration of other events in military history, I know that it's impossible to cover all of the bases in a single book - especially one that is less than five hours in duration. Thus, it's not a huge disappointment that this book doesn't mention the Gulf of Tonkin or Jane Fonda (although I would have liked to have learned about this).

One thing that I particularly enjoyed about this brief history was that it touched on so many different contextual aspects as well as specific events. The pre-war geopolitical context is really important because it helps you understand why different people took different stances about the war. (It's like blaming Germany for starting World War One without understanding treaties and ties such as those between Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire, or between Serbia and Russia.). I was also interested in the perspectives and actions of different US Presidents during this time period, and the legacy of those actions today. Commentaries about anti-war protesters, movies, and music were also insightful. It's one of the great things about books like these - one can really get a sense of the interconnectedness of people and events, and how the past influences the future. This book is a really good starting point for someone like me, who has a limited understanding of the Vietnam War and seeks a bird's eye view before exploring specific topics in the future from additional sources.

The narration was excellent; I have absolutely no complaints there or suggestions for improvement!

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Learn something and have fun

Interesting history and overview of the Vietnam War. Lots of fun facts and fun trivia questions. Definitely worth a listen.

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Thought Provoking

A great book filled with interesting trivia and little known facts.
I found it interesting and it was easy listening. I think the author was successful in writing this book - because when I finished it 1/ I had learned somethings and 2/ I have a desire to learn more about the Vietnam war.
Narration keeps your interest.
All in all a good book that is well written and researched.

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