George J. Veith
Black April
- ISBN 13:
- 9781594037047
- author:
- George J. Veith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Encounter Books,USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 228 mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The defeat of South Vietnam remains one of America's most significant foreign policy failures. A comprehensive understanding of its endgame has eluded us, but George Veith's Black April sheds light on the period from 1973 to 1975. Veith's book draws on extensive research in primary source documents, North Vietnamese publications, and interviews with key South Vietnamese participants. This includes rare translations of previously classified materials, such as unit histories, battle studies, and memoirs. The release by Hanoi of compendiums of formerly highly classified cables and memoranda provides a unique insight into North Vietnamese decision-making. The Paris Peace Accords' collapse and the subsequent military invasion led to South Vietnam's surrender in April 1975. This pivotal moment had far-reaching consequences, including the displacement of thousands of people and a lasting impact on American society.
Related Products
Related Products
An April Shroud
Hill, Reginald
April's Garden
McGuckin, Isla
Broken April
Kadare, Ismail
The Enchanted April
Elizabeth von Arnim
April in Spain
Banville, John