Crucible 1972: The War for Peace in Vietnam

- Winner, 2025 Gold Medal in history, Military Writers Society of America- "Superb.A fascinating, fast-paced account of military and diplomatic action. Often achieves the level of a high-tech military thriller." ~Military Writers Society of America- "Highly recommended.Well-researched and crisply written. Keith Saliba does an excellent job telling the military, political, and diplomat[ic] stories of that fateful Vietnam War year." ~The VVA Veteran(Vietnam Veterans of America)- "Great book. Analysis of North Vietnam's 1972 Easter Offensive and the U.S. and South Vietnamese response...is the best I have ever read. Chapters on the success of Operations Linebacker I and II alone are worth the price of the book." ~Michael Griffith, author ofReclaiming the Vietnam War: The Betrayal of South Vietnam.- “A masterful work.Saliba’s understanding and analysis of every military action and political decision made... is very impressive. I put it at the top of many books I have read on the subject.” ~Lt. Col. Robert M. Gee, USAF (Ret.)- "Truly magnificent.An easy to read and richly resourced volume. Highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the Vietnam War and US foreign policy during that war." ~Col. Andrew Finlayson, USMC (Ret.)- "Really nailed this one!Highly recommend this book to anyone that was involved or to anyone that wants to learn what was done to bring our POWs home." ~Col. Charles Tupper, USAF (Ret.)- "Excellent book of Vietnam War.A must read if you served in Vietnam in the 70s." ~Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Jerry Phillippe, USN (Ret.)- "Riveting and comprehensive.Definitely recommend to anyone interested in Vietnam or military history." ~ Amazon Reviewer- "Great read!...Well researched and compelling expose of the last year of the Vietnam War." ~ Amazon ReviewerJ. Keith Saliba, award-winning authorofDeath in the Highlands: The Siege of Special Forces Camp Plei Me,returns to the fiery crucible of America’s final harrowing year in Vietnam.1972…the Year of the Rat.America is on its way out. Troop strength