The Vietnam War: A Quick Read (World History : A Quick Read Series) - Softcover
Book 78 of 106: World History : A Quick Read Series
Synopsis
Vietnam War: A Quick Read offers a simple and accessible introduction to the Vietnam War, providing short, easy-to-read articles on important events and topics. Beginning with the U.S. providing military aid to the French in the 1950s, the book covers key moments like the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, the Geneva Accords, and the formation of South Vietnam. It explores the escalation of U.S. involvement through the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, Operation Rolling Thunder, and the arrival of ground troops in 1965. The book also touches on pivotal events like the Tet Offensive, the My Lai Massacre, and Nixon's decision to secretly bomb Cambodia. Readers will learn about the Paris Peace Accords, the withdrawal of U.S. troops, and the fall of Saigon in 1975. Special sections are included on the Vietnam Draft and the Anti-War Movement, making it a great starting point for those wanting to understand the Vietnam War and its lasting impact.
*Note these are the same articles used in our curriculum Workbook
Included:
Overview
1950 - U.S. Begins Military Aid to French in Vietnam
1954 - Battle of Dien Bien Phu
1954 - Geneva Accords
1955 - Formation of the Republic of Vietnam
1959 - First U.S. Military Casualties
1961 - U.S. Increases Military Aid to South Vietnam
1963 - Buddhist Crisis in South Vietnam
1963 - Assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem
1964 - Gulf of Tonkin Incident
1965 - Operation Rolling Thunder Begins
1965 - First U.S. Ground Troops Arrive
1965 - Battle of la Drang Valley
1966 - Search and Destroy Tactics Used
1967 - Battle of Dak To:
1968 - Tet Offensive
1968 - My Lai Massacre
1969 - Nixon Takes Office:
1969 - Secret Bombing of Cambodia
1970 - Battle of Tay Ninh
1971 - Pentagon Papers Released
1972 - Easter Offensive
1972 - Operation Linebacker
1973 - Paris Peace Accords Signed
1973 - U.S. Military Withdraws from Vietnam
1973 - U.S. POWs Released
1974 - Fall of the Nixon Administration
1975 - North Vietnam Launches Final Offensive
1975 - Fall of Saigon
1975 - Vietnam Reunified
1975 - U.S. Evacuates the Embassy in Saigon
BONUS:
The Vietnam Draft
Anti-War Movement in The United States
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Vietnam War: A Quick Read offers a simple and accessible introduction to the Vietnam War, providing short, easy-to-read articles on important events and topics. Beginning with the U.S. providing military aid to the French in the 1950s, the book covers key moments like the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, the Geneva Accords, and the formation of South Vietnam. It explores the escalation of U.S. involvement through the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, Operation Rolling Thunder, and the arrival of ground troops in 1965. The book also touches on pivotal events like the Tet Offensive, the My Lai Massacre, and Nixon's decision to secretly bomb Cambodia. Readers will learn about the Paris Peace Accords, the withdrawal of U.S. troops, and the fall of Saigon in 1975. Special sections are included on the Vietnam Draft and the Anti-War Movement, making it a great starting point for those wanting to understand the Vietnam War and its lasting impact.*Note these are the same articles used in our curriculum WorkbookIncluded: Overview 1950 - U.S. Begins Military Aid to French in Vietnam 1954 - Battle of Dien Bien Phu 1954 - Geneva Accords 1955 - Formation of the Republic of Vietnam 1959 - First U.S. Military Casualties 1961 - U.S. Increases Military Aid to South Vietnam 1963 - Buddhist Crisis in South Vietnam 1963 - Assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem 1964 - Gulf of Tonkin Incident 1965 - Operation Rolling Thunder Begins 1965 - First U.S. Ground Troops Arrive 1965 - Battle of la Drang Valley 1966 - Search and Destroy Tactics Used 1967 - Battle of Dak To: 1968 - Tet Offensive 1968 - My Lai Massacre 1969 - Nixon Takes Office: 1969 - Secret Bombing of Cambodia 1970 - Battle of Tay Ninh 1971 - Pentagon Papers Released 1972 - Easter Offensive 1972 - Operation Linebacker 1973 - Paris Peace Accords Signed 1973 - U.S. Military Withdraws from Vietnam 1973 - U.S. POWs Released 1974 - Fall of the Nixon Administration 1975 - North Vietnam Launches Final Offensive 1975 - Fall of Saigon 1975 - Vietnam Reunified 1975 - U.S. Evacuates the Embassy in Saigon BONUS: The Vietnam Draft Anti-War Movement in The United States This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798312097382
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Vietnam War: A Quick Read offers a simple and accessible introduction to the Vietnam War, providing short, easy-to-read articles on important events and topics. Beginning with the U.S. providing military aid to the French in the 1950s, the book covers key moments like the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, the Geneva Accords, and the formation of South Vietnam. It explores the escalation of U.S. involvement through the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, Operation Rolling Thunder, and the arrival of ground troops in 1965. The book also touches on pivotal events like the Tet Offensive, the My Lai Massacre, and Nixon's decision to secretly bomb Cambodia. Readers will learn about the Paris Peace Accords, the withdrawal of U.S. troops, and the fall of Saigon in 1975. Special sections are included on the Vietnam Draft and the Anti-War Movement, making it a great starting point for those wanting to understand the Vietnam War and its lasting impact.\*Note these are the same articles used in our curriculum WorkbookIncluded: Overview 1950 - U.S. Begins Military Aid to French in Vietnam 1954 - Battle of Dien Bien Phu 1954 - Geneva Accords 1955 - Formation of the Republic of Vietnam 1959 - First U.S. Military Casualties 1961 - U.S. Increases Military Aid to South Vietnam 1963 - Buddhist Crisis in South Vietnam 1963 - Assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem 1964 - Gulf of Tonkin Incident 1965 - Operation Rolling Thunder Begins 1965 - First U.S. Ground Troops Arrive 1965 - Battle of la Drang Valley 1966 - Search and Destroy Tactics Used 1967 - Battle of Dak To: 1968 - Tet Offensive 1968 - My Lai Massacre 1969 - Nixon Takes Office: 1969 - Secret Bombing of Cambodia 1970 - Battle of Tay Ninh 1971 - Pentagon Papers Released 1972 - Easter Offensive 1972 - Operation Linebacker 1973 - Paris Peace Accords Signed 1973 - U.S. Military Withdraws from Vietnam 1973 - U.S. POWs Released 1974 - Fall of the Nixon Administration 1975 - North Vietnam Launches Final Offensive 1975 - Fall of Saigon 1975 - Vietnam Reunified 1975 - U.S. Evacuates the Embassy in Saigon BONUS: The Vietnam Draft Anti-War Movement in The United States. Seller Inventory # 9798312097382