The writer Nguyen Nhuan Hong Phhuong said: “I remember that, by undertaking a march, I had several small books in my backpack of the size of one hand, published by the publishing house of the popular army. In addition to the” Diario de la Prison “of the Uncle Ho and two poems,” since then “and” wind “, of the poet to huu, they were also” we are in with co ” Vui, “fighting in the heart of the enemy” of Thanh Giang … so we went to read them.
Not only the writer Nguyen Nhuan Hong Phuong, but also in the memory of many soldiers of that time, the small books of the size of one hand were closely associated with his daily life and his fighting. These books are also a new idea of the Popular Army publishing house. Recall that after the event of August 5, 1964, when the American imperialists intensified their attacks against several locations in the north, the publishing house of the popular army organized two delegations of paintings to go to the places where the fighting of the unstrastructive war was developed to know reality. Excursions with many challenges, the vehicle is a personal bicycle, you must carry tools and equipment to repair the vehicle when you present problems.
The manufacture of books also has innovations to meet the needs of readers. This period really needed books quickly published to get to readers on time. The thinner the book is, the better, and the smallest the size to be comfortable to carry in the soldier’s backpack when it marches long distances, fighting in distant battlefields. Thus was born the idea of creating small books of 10 x 14.5 cm that coupled comfortably in the palm of the hand. This change is not simple, because it requires modifying all work standards and methods, from the edition, the presentation, the impression, the edition … However, with the spirit of overcoming the difficulties, all for the good of the front line, the editorial of the popular army has promptly published significant books, accompanying the soldiers on each battlefield.
Compact pocket books were really a great source of stimulus and motivation for soldiers during the United States Resistance War to save the country. In this little book, knowledge and combat experience are transmitted rapidly, appropriate writings encourage the spirit, encourage ideals and the desire to live and fight beautifully for paintings and soldiers.
(According to People’s ArmyĐT )
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