Bibliograph

Vietnam War, by Martin Gitlin ; content consultant, Kenneth Heineman, Professor and Chair, History Department, Angelo State University

Type

Label

Vietnam War, by Martin Gitlin ; content consultant, Kenneth Heineman, Professor and Chair, History Department, Angelo State University

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Vietnam War

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Martin Gitlin ; content consultant, Kenneth Heineman, Professor and Chair, History Department, Angelo State University

Series statement

Essential library of American wars

Summary

This book explores the causes of and events leading to the Vietnam War. Easy-to-read, engaging text discusses major battles and key figures of the war and the technology and weapons used during the war. Through primary source quotes, readers will discover the experiences of soldiers and people on the home front. Readers will learn what impact the Vietnam War had on US history and the country's development

Table Of Contents

Surprise attack -- The origins of the war -- Giving the green light -- More troops, no closer to victory -- The unseen enemy -- Atrocities in Vietnam and battles at home -- Withdrawal and expansion -- Coming home -- The war is lost

Target audience

juvenile

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