| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 238 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
English. |
| 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. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
United States. Army -- Military life -- History -- 20th century.
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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) |
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Social aspects. |
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Psychological aspects.
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Psychological aspects. |
| Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Milam, Ron (John R.). Not a gentleman's war. Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, 2009 (DLC) 2009016602 |
| ISBN |
0807898643 (electronic book) |
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9780807898642 (electronic book) |
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9781469605340 (electronic book) |
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1469605341 (electronic book) |
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0807833304 |
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9780807833308 |
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