Britain and the Wars in Vietnam: The Supply of Troops, Arms and Intelligence, 1945-1975

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Gerald Prenderghast

Britain and the Wars in Vietnam

The Supply of Troops, Arms and Intelligence, 1945-1975

Gerald Prenderghast

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McFarland and Company
30 August 2015

History; Asian history; Vietnam War; Bargains

Britain's peacekeeping role in Southeast Asia after World War II was clear enough but the purpose of the Commonwealth in the region later became shadowy. British involvement in the wars fought in Vietnam between 1946 and 1975 has been the subject of a number of books--most of which focus on the sometimes clandestine activities of politicians--and unsubstantiated claims about British support for the United States' war effort have gained acceptance.

Drawing on previously undiscovered information from Britain's National Archives, this book discusses the conduct of the wars in Vietnam and the political ramifications of UK involvement, and describes Britain's actual role in these conflicts: supplying troops, weapons and intelligence to the French and U.S. governments while the latter were in combat with Ho Chi Minh's North Vietnamese.

By: Gerald Prenderghast
Imprint: McFarland and Company
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 572g
ISBN: 9780786499243
ISBN 10: 0786499249
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 30 August 2015
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Britain’s War (1945–1946) 2. Britain’s War (1945–1946): Consolidation 3. France’s War (1945–1954) 4. America’s War (1954–1963) 5. BRIAM: The British Advisory Mission to Vietnam 6. America’s War (1963–1968) 7. America’s War (1968–1973) 8. The British Government’s Political Involvement with Vietnam, or: What the Politicians Were Saying, and What They Were Really Doing 9. Military Support, or: Did British Troops Fight in the Vietnam Wars? 10. The British Army 11. The Royal Navy 12. The Royal Air Force 13. Civilians, Conscripts, Mercenaries and R&R 14. Sales of Military Hardware, or: How Many Guns, Tanks or Bullets Did Britain Sell for Use in Vietnam? 15. Military Hardware: Sales, Contracts and Tenders 16. Intelligence Support, or: What Was Britain Telling the Americans That They Didn’t Know Already? 17. Medals and Myths 18. What Was British Involvement in Vietnam Between 1946 and 1973? Appendices I. Chronology of the Vietnam Wars II. Peolple and Organizations Associated with Vietnam: 1945–1975 III. Allied Contributions to the Vietnam War: 1963–1973 IV. British Forces in South Vietnam (September 1945–May 1946 V. Equipment Lists for Forces Operating in Vietnam: 1945–1975 Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

Originally trained as a biologist, Gerald Prenderghast now works as a free-lance journalist, specializing in military history. He lives in Kent, UK.