The USA and Vietnam, 1945-75 - Vivienne Sanders

This second edition provides a thorough and lucid account of America's involvement in Vietnam during this period. Incorporating up-to-date historical interpretations, the text starts with an introduction to the events that lead to France's withdrawal from Vietnam and US support of Diem's government. Key events and issues are analysed throughout, including the attitude and actions of not only the American presidents and their advisers, but also of prominent Vietnamese figures - Ho Chi Minh, Diem and Giap. The escalation of the conflict, pressure for peace on the US home front, and the eventual withdrawal and fallout from the war are also explained. The updated study guides provide a firm basis for answering differentiated, source-based and extended-writing questions.