Where the domino fell : America and Vietnam, 1945-1995
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Where the domino fell : America and Vietnam, 1945-1995
Blackwell Pub., 2008
Rev. 5th ed.
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National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies Library (GRIPS Library)
: pbk.223.1||O5901195772
Note
Previously published: Brandywine Press, c2006. 5th ed.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 292-301) and index
Contents of Works
- Eternal war : the Vietnamese heritage
- The first Indochina War, 1945-1954
- The making of a quagmire, 1954-1960
- The new frontier in Vietnam, 1961-1963
- Planning a tragedy, 1963-1965
- Into the abyss, 1965-1966
- The mirage of progress, 1966-1967
- Tet and the year of the monkey, 1968
- The beginning of the end, 1969-1970
- The fall of South Vietnam, 1970-1975
- Distorted images, missed opportunities, 1975-1995
- Oliver Stone's Vietnam
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Where the Domino Fell recounts the history of American involvement in Vietnam from the end of World War II, clarifying the political aims, military strategy, and social and economic factors that contributed to the participants' actions. Provides an accessible, concise narrative history of the Vietnam conflict A new final chapter examines Vietnam through the lens of Oliver Stone's films and opens up a discussion of the War in popular culture A chronology, a glossary, and a bibliography all serve as helpful reference points for students
Table of Contents
Preface. Prologue: LBJ and Vietnam. 1. Eternal War: The Vietnamese Heritage. 2. The First Indochina War, 1945-1954. 3. The Making of a Quagmire, 1954-1960. 4. The New Frontier in Vietnam, 1961-1963. 5. Planning a Tragedy, 1963-1965. 6. Into the Abyss, 1965-1966. 7. The Mirage of Progress, 1966-1967. 8. Tet and the Year of the Monkey, 1968. 9. The Beginning of the End, 1969-1970. 10. The Fall of South Vietnam, 1970-1975. 11. Distorted Images, Missed Opportunities, 1975-1995. 12. Oliver Stone's Vietnam. Bibliography. A Vietnam War Chronology. Glossary and Guide to Acronyms. Index. Maps. Map 1: Indochina, 1995. Map 2: Vietnam, 1945 to 1975. Map 3: Major battles of the Tet offensive, January 1968.
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