Full Description
The Vietnam War examines the conflict from its origins through to 1975 and North Vietnam's victory. This new revised edition is completely up-to-date with current academic debates and includes new source material. Mitchell Hall explores all the key elements of the conflict, including:* US motivations for entering the war and the military strategies employed* The role of the media* The rise of domestic opposition* The war's impact in the US and Vietnam. Mitchell Hall provides numerous insights into the political decisions of the Vietnamese communists, and Vietnam's relations with other major powers, particularly China and the Soviet Union. The main text is supported by a comprehensive documents section, and a range of study tools, including a Chronology of events, Who's Who, a Glossary of terms and a Further Reading section. Concise yet thorough, the book provides students with an accessible and stimulating introduction to the war.
Contents
ChronologyAbbreviations Who's WhoGlossaryMapsList of platesPART ONE: BACKGROUND1. Roots Of The Vietnam WarThe Rise of Vietnamese NationalismThe First Indochina War The United States and Ngo Dinh Diem Johnson's Decisions for War PART TWO: THE VIETNAM WAR2. America Goes To War Saigon's Deterioration Rolling Thunder Making the Commitment The Ground War Turmoil in the South3. Turning Points The Antiwar Movement The Debate in Washington The Tet Offensive The Nation Reconsiders Negotiations 4. The End Of The Tunnel Vietnamization Cambodia Laos Negotiations PacificationThe Easter Offensive The Paris Agreement 5. Conclusion And Legacy The American Withdrawal The Final OffensivesLaos and Cambodia Impact on the United States Impact on Vietnam Postwar Debate ConclusionPART THREE: DOCUMENTSFURTHER READINGREFERENCES
