In "Facing West," Dr. Richard Drinnon, Ph.D., offers a profound and unsettling analysis of American expansionism, unraveling the dark threads of repression and racism woven into the fabric of the nation's history. With meticulous research and compelling prose, Drinnon reinterprets the iconic narrative of the Westward expansion, revealing it not as a story of pioneering spirit but as a saga marked by conquest and colonialism. From the early skirmishes with the Pequot in New England, stretching across the vast plains to the Pacific, and reaching outwards to the Philippines and Vietnam, he draws a continuous line of aggression fueled by racial prejudices. Drinnon's work is a critical examination of the parallels between historical events and the ideologies that underpinned them, such as the slaughter of bison in the Great Plains mirroring the defoliation tactics in Vietnam. By comparing the language and actions of American forces across different epochs and continents, "Facing West" exposes a pattern of expansion at any cost, challenging readers to confront the uncomfortable truths behind the myths of American greatness. This book is not just a historical account; it is a call to acknowledge and learn from the shadows of the past, urging a reflection on the true cost of progress and the legacy of American imperialism.