THE UNITED STATES AND VIETNAM

Catalog description

An investigation of the war in Southeast Asia, 1945-1975, focusing on these topics: Southeast Asian historical context, French colonialism, Southeast Asian cultural and political contexts, Vietnamese nationalism, the role of the Cold War, American involvement, the debate on American policy, experiences of US soldiers and South East Asian participants, American withdrawal, conclusion of the fighting and long-term effects in the U.S., in South East Asia and globally.