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Presents eighteen true stories from World War II that showcase some of the ways in which the Allies used deception to outwit their enemies.

By the mid-1960s ever-larger numbers of US troops poured into South Vietnam. Until this time American involvement was dominated by US air power which struck at North Vietnam. However, after several attacks on US airbases it was decided that more protection was required. It seemed that the South Vietnamese were incapable of providing adequate security. March 1965 saw the beginning of the American ground war when 3,500 Marines were dispatched to South Vietnam.

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"Describes the people and events of the U.S. war in Afghanistan. The reader's choices reveal the historical details"--.

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Explains in simple terms why the war started and describes how events unfolded, while pictures show what it was like to be there.

This absorbing volume examines the evolution of the strategies, tactics, and logistics employed in various wars and conflicts, from ancient times to the present-day.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 63) and index.

Presents eighteen true stories from World War II that showcase some of the ways in which the Allies used deception to outwit their enemies.