Webster's New World Dictionary of the Vietnam War
Author | : Marc Leepson |
Publisher | : MacMillan |
Total Pages | : 612 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106015571208 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Webster's New World Dictionary of the Vietnam War is the perfect desktop reference for students, veterans, and other interested readers who want the critical facts about the Vietnam War. Hundreds of clear, concise entries on the people, places, equipment, and events provide readers with a solid foundation on this controversial period in U.S. history. Resources include a handy chronological chart, historically important documents such as the Paris Peace Accords and the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, a complete list of Medal of Honor recipients, and the Orders of Battle for the U.S., North Vietnamese, and South Vietnamese forces. A detailed bibliography guides readers to respected texts on Vietnam War - related topics such as, Vietnam, the Indochina War, Dien Bien Phu, strategies, and tactics.