The influence of the Vietnam syndrome on the writing of civil war history

Reid presents a case study of how the preoccupations of the present influence the interpretations of the past. The American Civil War has served on both sides of the Atlantic as an important source of validation for ideas about military technique.

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Published inRUSI Journal Vol. 147; no. 1; pp. 44 - 52
Main Author Reid, Brian Holden
Format Journal Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Taylor & Francis Group 01.02.2002
Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies
Subjects
American Civil War
Influence
Military history
Vietnam War
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Summary:Reid presents a case study of how the preoccupations of the present influence the interpretations of the past. The American Civil War has served on both sides of the Atlantic as an important source of validation for ideas about military technique.
ISSN:0307-1847
1744-0378
DOI:10.1080/03071840208446740