The Vietnam War

The Definitive Illustrated History

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Dorling Kindersley
28 January 2025

History; Vietnam War

Series: DK Definitive Visual Histories

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A dramatic chronicle of America's longest and most controversial war

This revised and updated guide to the Vietnam War charts the unforgettable story of America's longest and most controversial conflict, 50 years on from its end.

Hundreds of insightful images and a compelling narrative combine to chronicle this catastrophic war. From 1955, the communist government of North Vietnam waged war against South Vietnam and its main ally, the USA. Over the course of two decades of hostility and warfare, the number of casualties reached an incomprehensible three million people.

Detailed descriptions of every episode, including Operation Passage to Freedom and the evacuation of the American embassy in Saigon, tell the stories in iconic photographs and eyewitness accounts. Discover the real people behind the conflict, with gripping biographies of key figures, including Henry Kissinger, General Thieu, President Nixon, and Pol Pot. This incredible visual record is supported by locator maps, at-a-glance timelines, archive photography, and key quotations to ensure an all-encompassing experience.

The Vietnam War is an essential historic reference to help humanity learn the lessons of suffering and sacrifice from one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century.

By: DK
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 287mm, Width: 238mm,
ISBN: 9780241719978
ISBN 10: 0241719976
Series: DK Definitive Visual Histories
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 28 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming