Logevall, Fredrik

Studies the effects U.S. decision making had on the start and outcome of the Vietnam War and discusses how America's decision to enter the war affected how other countries viewed it.

Traces the history of Vietnam from 1940 to 1960, discussing the involvement of France and then America that led to the Vietnam War. Draws from newly accessible diplomatic archives.

Studies the effects U.S. decision making had on the start and outcome of the Vietnam War and discusses how America's decision to enter the war affected how other countries viewed it.

Discusses the beginning of the conflict in Vietnam from the early struggle for independence from French colonizers to the start of America's involvement in the 1950s.