Vietnam War Almanac Edition 1 Author:Kevin Hillstrom, Laurie Collier Hillstrom, Diane M. Sawinski Officially originating in 1941 when a Vietminh guerrilla force was formed under Ho Chi Minh and ending in May 1975 with the fall of Saigon, the Vietnam War took a heavy toll on American troops and greatly affected the political atmosphere of the late 60s and early 70s. Vietnam War: Almanac highlights the major events leading up to and d... more »uring America's involvement in the war that created great political tensions on the home front:
Vietnam and French Colonialism
Vietnam and the Cold War
Early American Involvement in Vietnam
The Fall of Diem
The War at Home
Vietnam's Lasting Impact on America
And other topics relating to American involvement
Also included are sidebars, photographs, maps, timelines, "Words to Know" section, and an index.« less