Access to History: The USA and Vietnam 1945-75 3rd Edition

Download or read book Access to History: The USA and Vietnam 1945-75 3rd Edition written by Vivienne Sanders and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 2007-04-27 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book starts with an introduction to the events that led to France's withdrawal from Vietnam and US support of Diem's government and goes on to examine how the conflict escalated and the USA became fully involved. The book also looks at the pressure for peace on the US home front and how this had an impact on the eventual withdrawal and fallout from the war. The role of key figures in the conflict, both American presidents and Vietnamese leaders, is analysed throughout. Throughout the book, key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam-style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.