Working-Class War: American Combat Soldiers and Vietnam

“No one can understand the complete tragedy of the American experience in Vietnam without reading this book. Nothing so underscores the ambivalence and confusion of the American commitment as does the composition of our fighting forces. The rich and the powerful may have supported the war initially, but they contributed little of themselves. That responsibility fell to the poor and the working class of America.” — Senator George McGovern

“Reminds us of the disturbing truth that some 80 perce...