内容説明
The Vietnam War, also known as the second Indochina War, began in 1959 and 1960, and ended with the Communist victories of 1975. An excellent resource that deals with both the military and the political aspects of this controversial war, and with the events--especially those from 1954 onward--that led up to it. Its main focus is on Vietnam and the United States, but Laos, Cambodia, and other countries are also covered. The author highlights the essential elements, presenting significant military and political persons, battles and confrontations, weapons, places and events. The chronology traces the long course of the war and the introduction discusses the issues that have been and still are in dispute among historians. Also contains a bibliography, an index of names, and an index of operations.
Book Description
The Vietnam War, also known as the second Indochina War, began in 1959 and 1960, and ended with the Communist victories of 1975. The heaviest combat occurred in South Vietnam, but there was significant ground combat in Laos and Cambodia, and heavy bombing of all those countries plus North Vietnam. "Historical Dictionary of the Vietnam War" deals comprehensively with both military and political aspects of the war, and with the events-especially those from 1954 onward-that led up to it. Its greatest focus is on the struggles in Laos and Cambodia are also covered. The dictionary focuses on the essential elements, presenting significant persons (military and political), armed units, battles and confrontations, weapons, places and events. The long course of the war is traced in the chronology. The introduction, while providing an overall view, endeavors more to avoid than foster simplistic conclusions. This is followed by a bibliography including works on the war as a whole and aspects thereof, all a serious effort at understanding the Vietnam War.
