Wiest, Andrew A.

The Vietnam War, 1956-1975 / Andrew Wiest. - New York : Rosen Pub., 2009. - 96 p. : ill., col. map ; 26 cm. - Essential histories, war and conflict in modern times .

Previously published: Osprey, 2001. Includes bibliographic references (p. 93) and index.

Background to war : the Cold War -- Warring sides : superpower versus guerrilla forces -- Outbreak : an undeclared war -- The fighting : battles of attrition -- Portrait of a soldier / John Young -- The world around war : a nation divided -- Portrait of a civilian / Kim Herzinger -- How the war ended : US withdrawal -- Conclusion and consequences : legacies of victory and defeat.

ISBN: 9781404218451 (library binding)

LCCN: 2008013698

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Vietnam War, 1961-1975.

LC Class. No.: DS557.7 / .W54 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 959.704/3