Red Thunder, Tropic Lightning: The World Of A Combat Division In Vietnam vs Not A Gentleman's War: An Inside View of Junior Officers in the Vietnam War
Overall winner: Red Thunder, Tropic Lightning: The World Of A Combat Division In Vietnam
Key Differences
Eric M Bergerud's Red Thunder (0367300753) has a slightly higher review count and is noted for an engaging narrative and high readability, making it better for general readers; Ron Milam's Not A Gentleman's War (1458782387) emphasizes firsthand junior-officer perspective and research, so choose it if you want an insider account and officer-focused analysis. Bergerud's title is positioned at a more affordable price tier relative to Milam's listing, while both share equal ratings
Red Thunder, Tropic Lightning: The World Of A Combat Division In Vietnam
Engaging history of a Vietnam combat division; informative, well-written coverage. Readers praise readability and thorough content
Pros
- engaging narrative
- informative content
- high readability
- strong writing quality
Cons
- no features listed
- no additional formats mentioned
- price not contextualized
Not A Gentleman's War: An Inside View of Junior Officers in the Vietnam War
A history book detailing the Vietnam War through the perspective of junior officers. Highlights research quality, readable narrative, and training insights drawn from personal experience
Pros
- well-researched content
- readable writing style
- personal experience perspective
- in-depth coverage of Army officer training
Cons
- no features listed
- no explicit chapter topics
- limited to one author perspective
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Ron Milam |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Tie |
| User Reviews | Eric M Bergerud |