Gordon Kerr
Short History of the Vietnam War, A
- ISBN 13:
- 9781843442134
- author:
- Gordon Kerr
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pocket Essentials
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 0.6 x 12.7 x 19 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A concise history of the Vietnam War, from the US involvement to its outcome. The conflict began in 1965, when 3,500 US Marines landed at Da Nang, marking the start of a long and bloody war. The US had become involved in an effort to prevent Vietnam from falling into Communist hands, despite initial reluctance to go to war. The war escalated over time, with the US providing military advisors and equipment, and eventually becoming embroiled in a full-scale shooting war. The conflict resulted in the deaths of around 58,000 US soldiers and more than 300,000 wounded, as well as significant losses for the North Vietnamese. This book examines the politics of the war, the decisions of five US presidents, and its relationship to the broader Cold War context.
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