The Vietnam War : the definitive illustrated history by Smithsonian Institution; DK Publishing, Inc instant download

The Vietnam War : the definitive illustrated history by Smithsonian Institution; DK Publishing, Inc instant download

360 pages : 31 cm, \"Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this authoritative guide chronicles America's fight against Communism in southeast Asia during the 1960s and 1970s, and comprehensively explores the people, politics, events, and lasting effects of the Vietnam War. Honoring those who served in the war at home or abroad, the inside covers of this book feature images of submitted photographs of Vietnam veterans. Honoring those who served in the war at home or abroad, the inside covers of this book feature images of submitted photographs of Vietnam veterans.\"--Amazon.com, At head of title: DK Smithsonian, Includes bibliographic references and index, The background (before March 1959) -- America drawn into Vietnam (Mar 1959-Dec 1964) -- America goes to war (Jan 1965-Sep 1967) -- The turning point (Sep 1967-Dec 1968) -- Nixon's war (Jan 1969-Dec 1971) -- Easter offensive to US Exit (Jane 1972-Jan 1973) -- Endgame and aftermath (after January 1973)