



This book has been updated to incorporate new information about the history of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. It shows the reasons for America's intervention, the nature of its involvement, and the causes and consequences of its failure.




America's Longest War: The United States and Vietnam, 1950-1975, is a thorough exploration of the Vietnam War and its legacy on the American and Vietnamese people. Presenting the latest research and scholarship, this clear, readable textbook discusses the historical reasons for...

Traces the history of United States involvement in the Vietnam War and assesses its impact on American politics and foreign policy.





