The Literary Legacy of the Vietnam War: Voices from the Battlefield.

The Vietnam War was on TV a lot. It made many writers think about it. They wrote about what caused it and how bad it was. They also wrote about what happened after the war. The writers showed how the U.S. made mistakes in the war.

Graham Greene wrote a book called 'The Quiet American.' It is about a CIA agent who wants to help Vietnam. But his ideas cause problems. The book showed that the U.S. did not understand Vietnam. This led to a long and sad war.

The Vietnam War used soldiers who were drafted. Tim O'Brien wrote stories about the war. His book 'The Things They Carried' is very famous. The stories are about soldiers and their lives. O'Brien's book is important for understanding the war.

Karl Marlantes wrote a long book called 'Matterhorn.' It is about a soldier in Vietnam. He learns that being educated does not protect him. The book shows that the war was hard for everyone. There were no good choices in the war.

Viet Thanh Nguyen's family left Vietnam when he was young. He wrote a book called 'The Sympathizer.' It won an award. The book is about a spy who works for both sides. He has two faces and two minds.

Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai was born in Vietnam before the U.S. left. She heard stories about Vietnam's past. Her book tells the story of Vietnam through a grandmother and granddaughter. The book covers many years of Vietnam's history. It talks about war and the people who fought in it.

David Halberstam was a reporter in Vietnam. He wrote about the problems and lies of the war. His book 'The Best and the Brightest' became well-known. It showed how smart people made big mistakes. They did not understand the war or the country.

Frances FitzGerald wrote a book about the war too. It is like 'The Best and the Brightest.' She said the U.S. did not know enough about Vietnam's history. She thought this ignorance caused problems. Her book is an important look at the war.

Michael Herr was a reporter for Esquire. He wrote a book about the war with a rock and roll style. He talked about soldiers who took drugs. He said the drugs helped them see the jungle at night. His book was very popular and important.

The book 'Bloods' is about Black soldiers in Vietnam. Wallace Terry wrote about their experiences. One soldier said he was praised in Vietnam. But when he came home, he was not treated well. The book shows how Black soldiers were treated differently.

Neil Sheehan wrote a book about John Paul Vann. Vann was against how the U.S. fought the war. The book is called 'A Bright Shining Lie.' It tells the story of Vann and the lies about the war. The book won an award and became a movie.