The 11 Days of Christmas
2002-07-07T08:58:49-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvOTBkXC8yMDAyMDcwNzA5MTQ0MzAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Mr. Michel discussed his book, The 11 Days of Christmas: America’s Last Vietnam Battle, about the “Christmas Bombing” of 1972. Along with describing the actual bombing campaign, Mr. Michel provided insight into the thought processes of the American planners, the reaction of the crews that carried out the orders, and the Vietnamese soldiers that were on the receiving end of the bombs. He also discussed how the impact of the campaign is commonly viewed in both the United States and in Vietnam. Mr. Michel answered questions following his talk.
Mr. Michel discussed his book, The 11 Days of Christmas: America’s Last Vietnam Battle, about the “Christmas Bombing” of 1972. Along with de… read more
Mr. Michel discussed his book, The 11 Days of Christmas: America’s Last Vietnam Battle, about the “Christmas Bombing” of 1972. Along with describing the actual bombing campaign, Mr. Michel provided insight into the thought processes of the American planners, the reaction of the crews that carried out the orders, and the Vietnamese soldiers that were on the receiving end of the bombs. He also discussed how the impact of the campaign is commonly viewed in both the United States and in Vietnam. Mr. Michel answered questions following his talk. close