Vietnam War in the Eyes of Americans -- War in America Series

Author: (American) Eisenman, translated by Sun Baoyin
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The Vietnam War began with much controversy in the United States. This fascinating historical work clearly explains why the United States became involved in the affairs of Southeast Asia shortly after the end of World War II and deeply explores the complex motivations behind the U.S. policy of containing the spread of communism in Asia. The book reveals several key questions: Why did President Eisenhower decide to provide aid to South Vietnam in 1954, while President Johnson ordered the launch of the war in 1965? Why did North Vietnam, despite failing in the 1968 Spring Offensive, ultimately achieve political victory? What lessons did the United States learn from the Vietnam War? This book comprehensively introduces the regional conflict that cost the United States 57,000 lives, helping readers understand this failed war in American history from multiple perspectives.