| Description |
xvi, 391 pages : maps, ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Modern wars in perspective |
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Modern wars in perspective.
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| Contents |
Introduction: Historians at War -- 1. 'The White Man is Finished in Asia' -- 2. 'Ask Not ...' -- 3. The Vietnamese Ally -- 4. The Vietnamese Enemy -- 5. Limited War -- 6. Turning Point? Tet and the 1968 Election -- 7. Rolling Thunder -- 8. Peace with Honour? -- 9. The Fall of Saigon -- 10. An American Defeat -- 11. A Grunt's Life -- 12. 'Muddled Actors in a Theater of the Absurd' -- 13. 'A Country, Not a War' -- 14. Remembering and Forgetting |
| Summary |
"By describing the Vietnam War as a 'noble cause' during his 1980 presidential campaign, Ronald Reagan demonstrated just how emotive the war and defeat are for the American people. By attempting to re-shape the past, Reagan alienated many people, but delighted a sufficient number to bolster his chances of success. His tactic demonstrated that Vietnam is not just a war, but an idea which is moulded by cranks and demagogues to suit their political imperative. The war has become a morality tale through which to peddle a particular vision of America." "The military events, the political and strategic contexts, and the social and cultural impact of the Vietnam War are all brought together into this single volume. As well as breadth and incisiveness, it has new things to say on the nature of the communist revolution and the way of war; the flaws in US strategy and tactics, and how these affected the soldier on the ground; and the legacy of the war for Vietnam and America alike." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Social aspects.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States -- Public opinion.
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1963-1969. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140470
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1969-1974. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140471
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| ISBN |
0582287189 : |
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0582287170 paperback |
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