| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 238 pages) |
| Contents |
A thousand Calleys -- pt. one. CONUS. The selection process -- The training process -- The evaluation process -- pt. two. Vietnam. Training in Vietnam -- Rules of engagement -- Atrocious behavior -- Discipline -- Conclusion: One Calley -- Appendix 1: Glossary -- Appendix 2: Historiographical essay -- Appendix 3: OCS leadership qualities and traits -- Appendix 4: Questionnaires and interviews |
| Summary |
Debunking the view of the junior officer typified by Lt. William Calley of My Lai infamy, Milam, a combat veteran of the Vietnam War, demonstrates that most of the lieutenants who served in combat performed their duties well and effectively, serving with great skill, dedication, and commitment to the men they led. Milam's narrative provides a vivid, on-the-ground portrait of what the platoon leader faced: training his men, keeping racial tensions at bay, and preventing alcohol and drug abuse, all in a war without fronts. Yet despite these obstacles, junior officers performed admirably, as docu |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
United States. Army -- History -- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
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United States. Army -- Officers -- History -- 20th century
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United States. Army -- Military life -- History -- 20th century
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| SUBJECT |
United States. Army fast |
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Social aspects
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Psychological aspects
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HISTORY -- Military -- Vietnam War.
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Armed Forces -- Officers
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Psychological aspects
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Social aspects
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Armed Forces -- Military life
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2009016602 |
| ISBN |
0807898643 |
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9780807898642 |
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9781469605340 |
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1469605341 |
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