The Vietnam War (DK Definitive Visual Histories)
DK
This revised and updated guide to the Vietnam War charts the unforgettable story of America's longest and most controversial conflict, 50 years on from its end. Hundreds of insightful images and a compelling narrative combine to chronicle this catastrophic war. From 1955, the communist government of North Vietnam waged war against South Vietnam and its main ally, the USA. Over the course of two decades of hostility and warfare, the number of casualties reached an incomprehensible three million people. Detailed descriptions of every episode, including Operation Passage to Freedom and the evacuation of the American embassy in Saigon, tell the stories in iconic photographs and eyewitness accounts. Discover the real people behind the conflict, with gripping biographies of key figures. This incredible visual record is supported by locator maps, at-a-glance timelines, archive photography, and key quotations.
  • Publisher: DK
  • Publication date: 02/01/2025
  • ISBN: 9780241719978
  • Page extent: 360
  • Format: Hardback
  • Dimensions: 288 mm x 239 mm
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