The Fighting Fathers
cia-backed catholic militia in south vietnam
$61.95
- Hardcover
112 pages
- Release Date
28 November 2024
Summary
The Fighting Fathers: CIA, Guerrilla Warfare, and the Untold Story of Catholic Resistance in Vietnam
An untold story of espionage, religion, and guerrilla warfare in South Vietnam. During the early years of US involvement in Vietnam, the CIA helped arm militia groups in South Vietnam referred to as the “Fighting Fathers.” The name was a reference to the Catholic priests who organized the fighting groups. The fathers fought alongside their parishioners to defend their localities from…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764368257 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0764368257 |
| Author: | Alessandro Giorgi |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 28 November 2024 |
| Weight: | 476g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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About The Author
Alessandro Giorgi
Alessandro Giorgi is an Italian military historian, author, and teacher. He is especially interested in clandestine operations from World War II through the end of the Cold War. He has presented at academic conferences in the US and Europe and is a member of the Italian Society of Military History. This is his fourth book.
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