Description
The conventional narrative of the Vietnam War often glosses over the decade leading up to it. Covering the years 1954-1963, this book presents a thought-provoking reexamination of the war's long prelude--from the aftermath of French defeat at Dien Bien Phu--through Hanoi's decision to begin reunification by force--to the assassination of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem. Established narratives of key events are given critical reappraisal and new light is shed on neglected factors. The strategic importance of Laos is revealed as central to understanding how the war in the South developed.
Author: Michael M. Walker
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 09/14/2022
Pages: 391
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781476689555
ISBN10: 1476689555
BISAC Categories:
- History | Wars & Conflicts | Vietnam War
- History | Asia | Southeast Asia
About the Author
Michael M. Walker, Colonel, USMC (Ret.) served in the Marine Corps for 26 years as an infantry and intelligence officer to include three tours in the Pacific-East Asia region, one in Europe, and two in Southwest Asia. He lives in Meridian, Idaho.