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Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam

Nick Turse
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Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013

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Nick Turse

Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

370

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Vietnam • 1960s-1970s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam by Nick Turse investigates the widespread violence and atrocities faced by Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War. Utilizing extensive research and interviews, Turse uncovers the official policies and actions that led to these brutalities, challenging common narratives about American involvement in the conflict.

Dark

Unnerving

Informative

Melancholic

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.4

5,792 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Nick Turse's Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam is praised for its detailed research and eye-opening revelations about U.S. military conduct in Vietnam. While some commend its powerful narrative, others criticize it for a potentially biased perspective. The book effectively challenges traditional war narratives and is a significant contribution to historical discourse.

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Who Should Read Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam?

Readers interested in Kill Anything That Moves by Nick Turse likely enjoy investigative journalism and military history. Comparable to Dispatches by Michael Herr and The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien, it appeals to those seeking deep, often unsettling insights into the Vietnam War.

4.4

5,792 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

370

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Vietnam • 1960s-1970s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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