A review by jessmaye
Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam by Elizabeth Partridge

4.0

If you want a complete history of America's involvement in Vietnam, this isn't it; however, it's a compelling read, is definitely informative, and is a great introduction/overview of the Vietnam War for its junior high/high school target audience. It's told chronologically through 8 people's experiences "in country" during the Vietnam War (6 soldiers, an Army nurse, and a Vietnamese refugee), and each story is bridged by a brief overview of the incredibly unstable political and social events back in the States at the same time. The book concludes with the creation & dedication of the Vietnam War Memorial. It's not a deep-dive into history, but each person's story is gripping, and the overall structure of the book works well.