Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Abstract

This collection features interviews and research done for the book titled "Self-Destruction : The Disintegration and Decay of the U. S. Army During the Vietnam Era" that was published in 1981. The author used the pseudonym Cincinnatus and was later revealed to be Dr. Cecil B. Currey. In this book, he explored the causes and manifestations of the downfall of the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Currey Archive includes the personal papers and library of Dr. Cecil B. Currey. Most of the items pertain to military history with an emphasis on the American Revolution, Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnamese Conflict. Although most of the Currey Archive is in print, other types of media include microfilm, photographs, tapes, slides, artifacts, etc. Correspondence, memoranda, briefing papers, telegrams, officers’ reports, transcripts of interviews,...