America's Vietnam War and Its French Connection

That America was drawn into the Vietnam War by the French has been recognized, but rarely explored. This book analyzes the years from 1945 with the French military reconquest of Vietnam until 1963 with the execution of the French-endorsed dictator, Ngo Dinh Diem, demonstrating how the US should not have followed the French into Vietnam. It shows how the Korean War triggered the flow of American military hardware and finances to underpin France's war against the Marxist-oriented Vietnam Republic led by Ho Chi Minh. Read More

That America was drawn into the Vietnam War by the French has been recognized, but rarely explored. This book analyzes the years from 1945 with the French military reconquest of Vietnam until 1963 with the execution of the French-endorsed dictator, Ngo Dinh Diem, demonstrating how the US should not have followed the French into Vietnam. It shows how the Korean War triggered the flow of American military hardware and finances to underpin France's war against the Marxist-oriented Vietnam Republic led by Ho Chi Minh. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $30.80 (Expires Jun 20, 2025) 365 Day Rental: $36.40 (Expires Dec 22, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $55.99 Title: America's Vietnam War and Its French Connection by Frank Cain Publisher: Taylor & Francis Print ISBN: 9780367264079, 0367264072 eText ISBN: 9781315459158 Edition: 2019 1st edition Format: EPUB eBook	$30.80 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ