| Description |
xxi, 244 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
| Series |
The Greenwood Press cultures in conflict series, 1526-0690 |
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Greenwood Press cultures in conflict series.
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| Contents |
A Viet Nam Timeline of Key Events -- Pt. I. Cultural and Historical Perspectives -- Ch. 1. A Historical Review of the Viet Nam War -- Ch. 2. Understanding the Cultural Conflicts between the United States and Viet Nam -- Pt. II. Documents -- Ch. 3. The Cold War Comes to Indochina -- Ch. 4. Americans and Vietnamese Fight Their Wars -- Ch. 5. Stalemate Tests the Will of Fighters and Civilians Alike -- Ch. 6. The Long Conflict Ends, Lasting Legacies Are Forged -- Pt. III. Reflecting -- Ch. 7. Ideas for Exploration -- App. A. Speech by Ho Chi Minh for Declaration of Independence in Hanoi -- App. B. Letter from Ho Chi Minh to President Harry S. Truman -- App. C. American Casualties in the Viet Nam War -- App. D. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder |
| Summary |
This historical overview ranges from the events that preceded the Vietnam War to its end in 1975 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [221]-223) and index |
| Subject |
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Sources.
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Culture conflict.
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| Genre/Form |
Personal narratives.
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Sources.
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Personal narratives.
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Nonfiction
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| LC no. |
2001054716 |
| ISBN |
0313316163 alkaline paper |
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