Vietnam War : battles and leaders by Murray, Stuart, 1948-, Murray, Aaron R instant download

Vietnam War : battles and leaders by Murray, Stuart, 1948-, Murray, Aaron R instant download

96 pages : 23 cm, Overview of the Vietnam war focuses on the people and individual battles of that conflict. Packed with photographs, maps, charts, and artifacts, Vietnam War Battles and Leaders covers the victories and failures of the generals and politicians who shaped American intervention in Southeast Asia, Includes index, French Indochina conflict -- 1946-54: Vietnam's warrior spirit defeats France -- 1955-64: Vietnam's war becomes an American conflict -- 1965: America hopes for quick victory -- 1966: building bases, winning trust -- 1967: U.S. casualties mount, bombing intensifies -- 1968: War reaches a turning point -- 1969: Secret bombings and massacre at My Lai -- 1970-71: NVA offensive and B-52s for peace -- 1974-75: Third Indochina war, fall of South Vietnam -- More soldiers and politicians -- Index -- Acknowledgments