72. The Vietnam War
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Notable books mentioned: Vietnam War by Max Hastings, Adventures in Time by Dominic Sandbrook, The Necessary War by Michael Lin, Choosing War by Fred Logevill
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The host mentioned the book 'Vietnam War' to highlight the depth of knowledge and research surrounding the topic, particularly in relation to the a…
Dominic Sandbrook mentions his book 'Adventures in Time' as a response to his desire for engaging historical narratives for children. He emphasizes…
The host mentioned 'The Necessary War' to highlight a revisionist perspective on the Vietnam War, suggesting it was justified and that America play…
72. The Vietnam War mentions Vietnam War by Max Hastings, Adventures in Time by Dominic Sandbrook, The Necessary War by Michael Lin, and Choosing War by Fred Logevill with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
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“Max Hastings makes this argument in his recent book on the Vietnam War, which is a fantastic book, that the US basically, one of the big mistakes the US made was just taking over the French role in Vietnam in 1954.”
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“Dominic Sandbrook discusses his series 'Adventures in Time', aimed at children, which includes narratives about the Second World War and the six wives of Henry the Eighth.”
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“A book mentioned in the context of discussing revisionist accounts of the Vietnam War, suggesting it argued that the war was justified.”
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“Fred Logevill has a book called Choosing War where he argues that it was a common misconception that it was Kennedy's fault, and that Johnson deliberately chose war due to insecurity and the Kennedy legacy.”
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
The Trial of the Chicago 7
“A fantastic movie that plays fast and loose sometimes to tell a good story, based on the anti-war riots in Chicago in 1968.”
apocalypse now
“Apocalypse Now is considered an incredible film, despite its problematic aspects. It portrays the complexities of war and has memorable scenes.”
the deer hunter
“The Deer Hunter is described as a slightly forgotten film that explores blue-collar America and the impact of war on a working-class community.”