A Soldier Returns: A Long Tan Veteran discovers the other side of Vietnam (1990) By Terry Burstall
 
The Vietnam of 1990 is far removed from the war-torn country of 1966, but the memories of destruction remain. In this sequel to his best-selling book, The Soldiers' Story, Terry Burstall exposes the reality behind Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, and gives a human face to the Vietnamese struggle in which people became pawns in a game of international power politics. Since the publication of The Soldiers' Story in 1986, Terry Burstall has returned to Vietnam on four occasions, looking for the answers to his battle at Long Tan. On each emotional journey of discovery, memories of heroism, destruction, and human suffering were sadly rekindled. Terry Burstall compares official war records with first-hand accounts from retired Vietnamese officers, villagers and a former prisoner of war. In particular, he challenges Australia's view of the Battle of Long Tan which the Vietnamese look upon as an important victory.
 
Soft Cover
215 Pages
Good condition