Course Description

Instructor: Lawrence Saul.

As a young, non-commissioned office, in 1970, then 19-year old US Army Sergeant Larry Saul served a combat tour in Vietnam. Fifty years later he returned to Vietnam to explore and beautiful country and see the fascinating people, moreover, how the country had fared over the intervening half-century. The purpose of the journey was two-fold: to see the modern Vietnam, but, also, to rediscover himself. This two and a half-hour lecture will look at the history, culture and geography of Vietnam, from the late 19th century up to 1975. Beginning with the Big Picture, he will use the mission of his unit and their experiences to present a snapshot of the US involvement...then, fast forward to late 2018 and how Vietnam has progressed.