Vietnam War
Texts, articles and content about the Vietnam or Indochina War of 1957 to 1975.
GI opposition to the Vietnam War, 1965-1973 - Howard Zinn
Historian Howard Zinn on the opposition to the Vietnam War by American soldiers. For a fuller introduction we recommend our article 1961-1973: GI Resistance in the Vietnam War
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1968-1972: Harass the Brass: Some notes toward the subversion of the US armed forces
With updates in 2001, this article outlines the story of the widespread resistance and near-mutiny within the US Army, Navy and Air Force during the Vietnam War. This resistance was a major factor in the eventual withdrawal of US troops.
1963-1974: The Olive-Drab Rebels: Military Organising During The Vietnam Era by Matthew Rinaldi
This article is a detailed account of soldiers' and sailors' resistance to the Vietnam War in the 1960s and 1970s.
It particularly concentrates on the organising efforts of left-wing groups both civilian and within the military.
For a more general overview of resistance, we recommend our article GI Resistance in the Vietnam War, 1961-1973.
Introduction
1967-1973: GI resistance in Vietnam - a personal account by Dave Blalock
Vietnam veteran Dave Blalock was one of the defendants whose Supreme Court legal challenge overturned Pres. Bush's law prohibiting the burning of the U.S. flag. The following piece details his experiences in Vietnam.
Ain't Marchin' Anymore:
GIs Revolt in Vietnam
by Dave Blalock
