Vietnam War / written by Stuart Murray.
The story of the war in Vietnam, told in text and pictures. Vietnam War complements the new look of the Eyewitness series by touring the major battles of the Vietnam conflict. Traces the history of the unpopular war that killed over 58,000 Americans, discussing the causes and effects, leaders, major battles, guerrilla warfare, aerial bombing, weaponry, peace negotiations, and lessons learned.
Record details
- ISBN: 0756611660
- ISBN: 9780756611668
- ISBN: 0756611652
- Physical Description: 71 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
- Edition: 1st American edition
- Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2005.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 69) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- War in French Indochina -- U.S. advisors in Vietnam -- Gulf of Tonkin incident -- Communist and U.S. allies -- Leaders -- Saigon and Hanoi -- Rolling thunder -- Ho Chi Minh trail -- Napalm and agent orange -- Central highlands struggle -- Weapons of war -- On patrol -- Medical care and evacuation -- Heliborne warfare -- Warplanes in combat -- Television war -- Mekong Delta -- War on inland waters -- Villages in wartime -- Tunnels -- Khe Sanh and Tet -- Antiwar movement -- U.S withdrawal begins -- Last air assaults -- Prisoners of war -- Fall of Saigon -- Aftermath -- Did you know? -- Timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index / Acknowledgments.
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.9 2 108512.
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- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Juvenile literature.
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Available copies
- 31 of 34 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 34 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Library | J 959.704 MUR (Text) | 30229101472917 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
