Isbn: 9781594032295 - this time we win: revisiting the tet offensive (23 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Most of what Americans know about the Tet Offensive is wrong. The brief 1968 battle during the Vietnam conflict marked the dividing line between gradual progress towards an ill-defined victory, and slow descent to a humiliating defeat. The fact that the enemy was, in fact, handily defeated on the ground was immaterial; that they could mount an attack at all was deemed a military triumph for the Vietcong. At least this is the received wisdom of Tet. In This Time We Win, James S. Robbins at last provides an antidote to the flawed Tet mythology that continues to shape the perceptions of American military conflicts against unconventional enemies and haunt our troops in combat. Indeed, America's enemies recognize and find inspiration in the prevailing Tet narrative. In his thorough re-examination of the Tet Offensive, Robbins examines the battle in the familiar frameworks of terrorism, war crimes, intelligence failure, troop surges, leadership breakdown, and media bias. The result is an explosion of the conventional wisdom on this infamous battle, one that offers real lessons for today's unconventional wars. Without a clear understanding of these lessons, we will find ourselves reliving the Tet Offensive again and again. …

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Most of what Americans know about the Tet Offensive is wrong. The brief 1968 battle during the Vietnam conflict marked the dividing line between gradual progress towards an ill-defined victory, and slow descent to a humiliating defeat. The fact that the enemy was, in fact, handily defeated on the ground was immaterial; that they could mount an attack at all was deemed a military triumph for the Vietcong. At least this is the received wisdom of Tet. In This Time We Win, James S. Robbins at last provides an antidote to the flawed Tet mythology that continues to shape the perceptions of American military conflicts against unconventional enemies and haunt our troops in combat. Indeed, America's enemies recognize and find inspiration in the prevailing Tet narrative. In his thorough re-examination of the Tet Offensive, Robbins examines the battle in the familiar frameworks of terrorism, war crimes, intelligence failure, troop surges, leadership breakdown, and media bias. The result is an explosion of the conventional wisdom on this infamous battle, one that offers real lessons for today's unconventional wars. Without a clear understanding of these lessons, we will find ourselves reliving the Tet Offensive again and again. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Signed Copy . Good dust jacket. Inscribed by author on title page.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Zustand: Very Good. Moderate wear to corners/edges from shelving.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Hardcover, minor wear to dust jacket, solid binding and bright pages, light underlining on a few pages, a nice copy.

Hardcover. Zustand: Collectible - Acceptable. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. First edition by number code. Spine softening and slanting.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. First American Edition, First Printing. This is a fine, as new, hardcover first American edition, first printing copy in a fine, mylar protected DJ, grayish spine.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Pristine, unmarked. First US Edition. Jacket in mylar. 16 pages of photographs. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Encounter Books, 2010. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition, 1st Printing. A near fine, unread copy of the first printing, in its original dust jacket. faint spotting to lower edge. Dust jacket gently rubbed around the edges. 8vo. 364p.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. New tightly bound hardcover in a new dust jacket. 8vo. (6.5 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches) Clean text free of marks or underlining. Includes endnotes and an index. 360 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Most of what Americans know about the Tet Offensive is wrong. The brief 1968 battle during the Vietnam conflict marked the dividing line between gradual progress towards an ill-defined victory, and slow descent to a humiliating defeat. The fact that the enemy was, in fact, handily defeated on the ground was immaterial; that they could mount an attack at all was deemed a military triumph for the Vietcong. At least this is the received wisdom of Tet. In This Time We Win, James S. Robbins at last provides an antidote to the flawed Tet mythology that continues to shape the perceptions of American military conflicts against unconventional enemies and haunt our troops in combat. Indeed, America's enemies recognize and find inspiration in the prevailing Tet narrative. In his thorough re-examination of the Tet Offensive, Robbins examines the battle in the familiar frameworks of terrorism, war crimes, intelligence failure, troop surges, leadership breakdown, and media bias. The result is an explosion of the conventional wisdom on this infamous battle, one that offers real lessons for today's unconventional wars. Without a clear understanding of these lessons, we will find ourselves reliving the Tet Offensive again and again.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st US. (1st U.S. edition, 1st printing) Larger sturdy book, black covers, bright gilt initials at bottom front right, very bright gilt lettering on spine, black color inside covers and adjacent end papers, 364 pages including a glossy photo section. DJ glossy with Marine walking through village ruins on front, spine and back right, praise on back from General Barry R.McCaffrey, Col. Jack Jacobs, MOH winner. DJ and book, both As New.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 360 pages. 9.10x6.60x1.20 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.; 364 pages.