Bradley, Mark Philip

Vietnam at War

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ISBN 13:
9780192895783
author:
Bradley, Mark Philip
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
1.5 x 13 x 19.6 centimeters (0.3
Genre:
History, Asia, Southeast Asia,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£19.76

Description

Vietnam at War by Mark Bradley The Vietnam War was a complex and multifaceted conflict that involved not only American soldiers but also the Vietnamese people themselves. This book explores how ordinary Vietnamese people, from northerners to southerners, soldiers to civilians, understood and made sense of thirty years of bloody warfare. Drawing on twenty years of research, Mark Bradley examines the thinking and behaviour of key decisionmakers in Hanoi and Saigon, as well as how ordinary people came to terms with the war's aftermath. By shedding light on the diverse perspectives and experiences of those involved, this book provides a nuanced understanding of one of the most significant conflicts of the 20th century. Through its detailed analysis, Vietnam at War offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in modern history, revealing how fundamentally conflicting visions of an independent Vietnam continue to shape the country's identity today.

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