America and Vietnam, 1954-1963: The Road to War

The conventional narrative of the Vietnam War often glosses over the decade leading up to it, but this book presents a reexamination of the war's long prelude, from the aftermath of French defeat at Dien Bien Phu to Hanoi's decision to begin reunification by force. It reveals the strategic importance of Laos and sheds new light on neglected factors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

The conventional narrative of the Vietnam War often overlooks the decade preceding it, spanning from 1954 to 1963. This book offers a thought-provoking reevaluation of the war's protracted prelude, encompassing events such as the aftermath of French defeat at Dien Bien Phu, Hanoi's decision to initiate reunification through force, and the assassination of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem. Established narratives of pivotal moments are subjected to critical reappraisal, while new insights are shed on overlooked factors. The strategic significance of Laos emerges as a crucial element in understanding the evolution of the conflict in the South.

The conventional narrative of the Vietnam War often overlooks the decade preceding it, spanning from 1954 to 1963. This book offers a thought-provoking reevaluation of the war's protracted prelude, encompassing events such as the aftermath of French defeat at Dien Bien Phu, Hanoi's decision to initiate reunification through force, and the assassination of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem. Established narratives of pivotal moments are subjected to critical reappraisal, while new insights are shed on overlooked factors. The strategic significance of Laos emerges as a crucial element in understanding the evolution of the conflict in the South.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476689555