Giap : the general who defeated America in Vietnam / James A. Warren.
An analysis of the strategy and tactics of the Vietnamese general explains how he effectively countered French colonials and U.S. forces throughout two difficult conflicts by tapping the strength of his society's social fabric.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780230107120
- ISBN: 0230107125
- Physical Description: xii, 234 pages, 9 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York City : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-229). |
Formatted Contents Note: | The Vietnamese revolution and the young revolutionary -- Upheaval and opportunity: World War II -- The war of resistance against France: 1945-1950 -- The border offensive of 1950: Giap's first victories -- 1951- 53 -- Dien Bien Phu, and victory -- The long struggle in the south begins 1954 to 1965 -- People's war against the United States: the escalation, phase: 1965-1967 -- The Tet offensive -- Fighting, negotiating, and victory : 1969-1975 -- Reflections. |
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Subject: | Võ, Nguyên Giáp, 1911-2013. Generals > Vietnam > Biography. Vietnam (Democratic Republic). Quân doi > Biography. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | DS 560.72 .V6 W37 2013 | 30775305504442 | General Collection | Available | - |