Gregory Daddis
Westmoreland's War: Reassessing American Strategy in Vietnam
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190231460
- author:
- Gregory Daddis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 1.3 x 15.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Westmoreland's War Reassessing American Strategy in Vietnam by Gregory Daddis A fresh perspective on one of America's most divisive wars, this book challenges conventional wisdom on the Vietnam War. Historian Gregory Daddis argues that General William C. Westmoreland's strategy was more comprehensive than previously thought, incorporating counterinsurgency, civic action, and the importance of gaining support from the South Vietnamese population. Daddis explores the complexities of the Vietnam War, analyzing how American civil and military leaders developed strategy and how Westmoreland attempted to implement a sweeping vision. The book offers a critical reassessment of one of the defining moments in American history, providing new insights into combat operations, pacification, nation-building, and the training of the South Vietnamese armed forces. By overturning conventional wisdom, Daddis provides a nuanced understanding of the Vietnam War and its legacy. This landmark reinterpretation is a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about American military strategy in Vietnam.
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