The Vietnam War : the definitive illustrated history / David L. Anderson [and ten others].
Contributor(s): Smithsonian Institution [issuing body.]
Publisher: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, May 2021Description: 360 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 29 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume001: BDZ0047352737ISBN: 9780241528662 (hbk.) :Subject(s): Vietnam War, 1961-1975 | Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Pictorial works | History | Asian history | History | Military history: post-WW2 conflicts | Vietnam War fiction | Military history | War & defence operations | Vietnam | c 1950 to c 1959 | c 1960 to c 1969 | Children's / Teenage general interest: Warfare, battles, armed forces | USA: Vietnam WarDDC classification: 959.7043 Summary: The definitive telling of one of the longest and most controversial wars in US history.Delve into the compelling history and impact of the Vietnam War in reverting detail. This authoritative visual guide unpacks accounts of struggle, sacrifice, and bravery - A perfect read for any military history enthusiast. Inside the pages of this retelling of America's bloodiest conflict, you'll discover:- A vivid, moving, and informative read written in an engaging style- A clear and compelling account of the conflict, in short, self-contained events from the Battle of Ia Drang to the Tet Offensive and The Khmer Rouge - Biography spreads highlight major military and political figures such as Henry Kissinger, President Nixon, General Thieu, and Ho Chi Minh- Features on everyday life in the war offering additional context- Stunning image spreads display weapons, spy gear, and other equipment that defined the war- Maps and feature boxes provide additional information on major events during the conflictCreated in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this history book for adults is an authoritative history of both the first televised war and its lasting impact through the lenses of both sides of the conflict. The Vietnam War explores all aspects of the conflict and the wider political landscape using compelling text, maps, and archive photography of collections of weapons, aircraft, and armoured vehicles.The military techniques and conduct employed against the inferior technologies of the Viet Cong remain controversial and intriguing to date. Eyewitness accounts and iconic photographs bring events to life - from the background of the conflict to the incidents that drew America into Vietnam, the chronological events of the Vietnam conflict, and its aftermath.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Tells the story of one of the longest and most controversial conflicts in US history.
More than 50 years after the outbreak of the world's first televised war, the conduct and strategies employed against the inferior technology of the Viet Cong remain as controversial and fascinating as ever.
Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this history of the Vietnam War examines both the conflict and its lasting impact in riveting detail. Combining compelling text with maps and archive photography, The Vietnam War showcases every aspect of the fighting and the wider political landscape.
Eyewitness accounts and iconic photographs bring events to life, from Operation Passage to Freedom to the evacuation of the US embassy in Saigon. Collections of weapons, aircraft, and armored vehicles are presented on detailed gallery pages, while diagrams and maps show exactly how decisive moments unfolded, and biographical entries give insight into key figures involved on both sides of the conflict.
The perfect read for the military history enthusiast, The Vietnam War is a stirring visual record of the suffering and heroism that occurred in America's bloodiest ever conflict.
Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution.
Includes index.
First published: 2017.
The definitive telling of one of the longest and most controversial wars in US history.Delve into the compelling history and impact of the Vietnam War in reverting detail. This authoritative visual guide unpacks accounts of struggle, sacrifice, and bravery - A perfect read for any military history enthusiast. Inside the pages of this retelling of America's bloodiest conflict, you'll discover:- A vivid, moving, and informative read written in an engaging style- A clear and compelling account of the conflict, in short, self-contained events from the Battle of Ia Drang to the Tet Offensive and The Khmer Rouge - Biography spreads highlight major military and political figures such as Henry Kissinger, President Nixon, General Thieu, and Ho Chi Minh- Features on everyday life in the war offering additional context- Stunning image spreads display weapons, spy gear, and other equipment that defined the war- Maps and feature boxes provide additional information on major events during the conflictCreated in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this history book for adults is an authoritative history of both the first televised war and its lasting impact through the lenses of both sides of the conflict. The Vietnam War explores all aspects of the conflict and the wider political landscape using compelling text, maps, and archive photography of collections of weapons, aircraft, and armoured vehicles.The military techniques and conduct employed against the inferior technologies of the Viet Cong remain controversial and intriguing to date. Eyewitness accounts and iconic photographs bring events to life - from the background of the conflict to the incidents that drew America into Vietnam, the chronological events of the Vietnam conflict, and its aftermath.
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