An illustrated introduction to the Vietnam War that discusses the reasons for the war, the battlefields, the weapons used, the public's response, significant people and milestones, and the lasting effects.
"Though never offfically declared a war, Vietname was teh longest military conflict in U.S. history. This fact-and photo-filled book takes you back in time to find out how the United States became entangled in this bloody, extended battle, which cost 58,000 Americans their lives."--back cover.
An illustrated introduction to the Vietnam War that discusses the reasons for the war, the battlefields, the weapons used, the public's response, significant people and milestones, and the lasting effects.