Vietnam's Prodigal Heroes

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

Paul Benedikt Glatz is independent scholar.

Introduction: Reconstructing a Marginalized History Chapter 1: Stepping Out: The Appearance of American Deserters and the International Debate on War Refusal Chapter 2: The Deserters' 1968: Exile Organizing, Politicization and the Struggle for Recognition Chapter 3: Asylum and Exile: Consolidation of the Swedish Sanctuary, Community Building and Exile Culture Chapter 4: Amnesty: Deserters and the Debate over Clemency, Exoneration, and Vindication of Vietnam War Resisters Conclusion: History, Memory and Activism