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A Short History of the Vietnam War

By Gordon Kerr
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A Short History of the Vietnam War by Gordon Kerr provides a concise overview of the complex and tumultuous conflict in Vietnam from its roots to its conclusion. The book delves into the historical, political, and social factors that contributed to the war, highlighting key events, major battles, and the roles played by different nations. It offers an accessible examination of the war's impact on Vietnam and its lasting global implications.
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This engaging read may appeal to you if you're interested in gaining a concise yet comprehensive understanding of one of the most significant and complex conflicts of the 20th century. Known for his accessible writing style, Gordon Kerr provides a gripping overview of the political, social, and military aspects of the Vietnam War, bringing clarity to its causes, key events, and lasting impacts.

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A Short History of the Vietnam War

On 8 March, 1965, 3,500 United States Marines of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade made an amphibious landing at Da Nang on the south central coast of South Vietnam, marking the beginning of a conflict that would haunt American politics and society for many years, even after the withdrawal of US forces in 1972.

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A Short History of the Vietnam War explains how the United States became involved in its longest war, a conflict that, from the outset, many claimed it could never win.

It details the escalation of American involvement from the provision of military advisors and equipment to the threatened South Vietnamese, to an all-out shooting war involving American soldiers, airmen, and sailors, of whom around 58,000 would die and more than 300,000 would be wounded.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781843442134

Publisher: Oldcastle Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pocket Essentials

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

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Asian History Gordon Kerr History & Military Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Gordon Kerr worked in bookselling and publishing before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of several titles including A Short History of Europe, A Short History of Africa, A Short History of China, A Short History of Brazil, A Short History of the First World War, A Short History of the Vietnam War, A Short History of the Middle East, A Short History of Religion and The War That Never Ended. He divides his time between Dorset and Southwest France.

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