Details the struggles and events that led up to the Vietnam War and examines the United States' role in the conflict, including how the war affected American history and morale for years to come. Includes extensive photographs, a timeline, sources for further information, and an index.

"Portions of this book originally appeared in The Vietnam War by Hal Marcovitz." https://search.mackin.com/book-pic?isbn=9781534567146

Setting the scene : a timeline -- The longest war -- The search for independence -- Spreading and expanding -- A time of protest -- Talk of peace -- Broken promises -- Lessons learned.