Vietnam War Reference Library: Almanac

Officially originating in 1941 when a Vietminh guerrilla force was formedunder Ho Chi Minh and ending in May 1975 with the fall of Saigon, the Vietnam War took a heavy toll on American troops and greatly affected the political atmosphere of the late 60s and early 70s. Vietnam War: Almanac highlights the major events leading up to and during Americas involvement in the war that created great political tensions on the home front:

• Vietnam and French Colonialism
• Vietnam and the Cold War
• Early American Involvement in Vietnam
• The Fall of Diem
• The War at Home
• Vietnams Lasting Impact on America
• And other topics relating to American involvement

Also included are sidebars, photographs, maps, timelines, Words to Know section, and an index. 01