Vietnam's prodigal heroes : American deserters, international protest, European exile, and amnesty /

This book examines young American war refusers and transnational activism during the Vietnam War.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Glatz, Paul Benedikt, 1978- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2021]
Series:	War and society in modern American history.
Subjects:	Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Conscientious objectors > United States. Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Conscientious objectors > Europe. Military deserters > United States > History > 20th century. Military deserters > United States > Historiography. Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Protest movements.

Table of Contents:

Introduction: Reconstructing a Marginalized History
Stepping Out: The Appearance of American Deserters and the International Debate on War Refusal
The Deserters' 1968: Exile Organizing, Politicization and the Struggle for Recognition
Asylum and Exile: Consolidation of the Swedish Sanctuary, Community Building and Exile Culture
Amnesty: Deserters and the Debate over Clemency, Exoneration, and Vindication of Vietnam War Resisters
Conclusion: History, Memory and Activism.