The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War: The Definitive Illustrated History
The Vietnam War: The Definitive Illustrated History by DK offers a comprehensive and visually engaging account of America's longest and most controversial conflict. This updated edition, published in association with the Smithsonian Institution, provides an in-depth exploration of the Vietnam War, from its origins in 1955 to its aftermath. The book features hundreds of insightful images, including iconic photographs, maps, and timelines, complemented by compelling narratives and firsthand accounts.
Key Features
- Detailed descriptions of major events and operations, such as Operation Passage to Freedom and the evacuation of the American embassy in Saigon
- Biographies of key figures like Henry Kissinger, General Thieu, President Nixon, and Pol Pot
- Locator maps and at-a-glance timelines to contextualize the events
- Evocative quotations and archive photography to provide a multifaceted perspective on the war
- 360 pages | Hardcover | ISBN 9780593963470
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The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War: The Definitive Illustrated History
The Vietnam War: The Definitive Illustrated History by DK offers a comprehensive and visually engaging account of America's longest and most controversial conflict. This updated edition, published in association with the Smithsonian Institution, provides an in-depth exploration of the Vietnam War, from its origins in 1955 to its aftermath. The book features hundreds of insightful images, including iconic photographs, maps, and timelines, complemented by compelling narratives and firsthand accounts.
Key Features
- Detailed descriptions of major events and operations, such as Operation Passage to Freedom and the evacuation of the American embassy in Saigon
- Biographies of key figures like Henry Kissinger, General Thieu, President Nixon, and Pol Pot
- Locator maps and at-a-glance timelines to contextualize the events
- Evocative quotations and archive photography to provide a multifaceted perspective on the war
- 360 pages | Hardcover | ISBN 9780593963470
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The Vietnam War: The Definitive Illustrated History
The Vietnam War: The Definitive Illustrated History by DK offers a comprehensive and visually engaging account of America's longest and most controversial conflict. This updated edition, published in association with the Smithsonian Institution, provides an in-depth exploration of the Vietnam War, from its origins in 1955 to its aftermath. The book features hundreds of insightful images, including iconic photographs, maps, and timelines, complemented by compelling narratives and firsthand accounts.
Key Features
- Detailed descriptions of major events and operations, such as Operation Passage to Freedom and the evacuation of the American embassy in Saigon
- Biographies of key figures like Henry Kissinger, General Thieu, President Nixon, and Pol Pot
- Locator maps and at-a-glance timelines to contextualize the events
- Evocative quotations and archive photography to provide a multifaceted perspective on the war
- 360 pages | Hardcover | ISBN 9780593963470
