The Vietnam War
- ISBN-10
- 0816023751
- ISBN-13
- 9780816023752
- Series
- The Vietnam War
- Category
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Pages
- 133
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1992-01-01
- Author
- Maurice Isserman
Description
Discusses the historical and political background, military strategies, and battles of the Vietnam War.
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