ABSTRACT

Despite the plethora of works on the Vietnam War, this is the first book to present an accessible overview from both the Indochinese and antiwar perspectives. The authors trace the prewar history, war years, and postwar experiences of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos before turning to the U.S. experience, where they focus on government policies, the antiwar movement, veterans, and films and literature on Vietnam. Those who experienced the war era will find their memories vividly rekindled; those who wish to learn more about Indochina, the war, and its aftermath will find these issues provocatively discussed and analyzed._

chapter |6 pages

Introduction

part One|151 pages

Indochina and Its Struggle for Independence

chapter 1|56 pages

Vietnam

chapter 3|40 pages

Cambodia

chapter 4|29 pages

Laos

part Two|106 pages

The United States and the War

part Three|38 pages

Films and Scholarly Literature on Vietnam