Fall, Bernard B.
Street Without Joy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780811736541
- author:
- Fall, Bernard B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Stackpole Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 424
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 227 mm
- Genre:
- 15.24 x 2.29 x 22.61 centimetres, History, Asia, Southeast Asia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Street Without Joy is a vivid account of the brutal conflict between the French and Vietnamese nationalists in Indochina. Bernard Fall's graphic reporting combined with deep scholarly knowledge of Vietnam and its colonial history make this book a memorable and insightful read.
The French fought to the bitter end, but ultimately succumbed to the Viet Minh insurgency's tactics, including hit-and-run attacks, ambushes, booby traps, and nighttime raids. The final defeat at Dien Bien Phu in 1954 marked a turning point in Vietnam's history, setting the stage for American involvement.
First published in 1961, Street Without Joy remains a required reading after more than half a century in print. Its descriptions of jungle fighting and insightful arguments make it a valuable resource for understanding this pivotal moment in Vietnamese history.
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