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Title Korean War and the Vietnam War : people, politics, and power / edited by William L. Hosch
Edition 1st ed
Published New York : Britannica Educational Pub. in association with Rosen Educational Services, 2010

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Description 1 online resource (228 pages) : illustrations
Series America at war
America at war (Britannica Educational Pub.)
Contents BOOK COVER; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1 PRECURSORS TO THE KOREAN WAR; CHAPTER 2 KOREA AT WAR, 1950-53; CHAPTER 3 POLITICAL LEADERS OF THE KOREAN WAR; CHAPTER 4 MILITARY COMMANDERS OF THE KOREAN WAR; CHAPTER 5 KOREA STILL DIVIDED, 1953-; CHAPTER 6 KOREA AND THE COLD WAR; CHAPTER 7 PRECURSORS TO THE VIETNAM WAR; CHAPTER 8 THE AMERICAN WAR, 1955-74; CHAPTER 9 POLITICAL LEADERS OF THE VIETNAM WAR; CHAPTER 10 MILITARY COMMANDERS OF THE VIETNAM WAR; CHAPTER 11 JOURNALISTS AND ANTIWAR ACTIVISTS OF THE VIETNAM WAR; CHAPTER 12 VIETNAM UNIFIED, 1974-
Summary The Korean War and The Vietnam War is just one title in this 5 book series that gives readers a detailed look into America's military history. Military legacies are not just about dates and timelines; they're about our strengths and weaknesses, ignorance and brilliance, and desire for peace or dominance. Students will discover the underlying motivations, causes and consequences of military engagement throughout America's history. Written for high school and college students, these image-studded volumes are a must-read for anyone interested in understanding America's experience in the crucible
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-221) and index
Notes English
Print version record
Subject Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Juvenile literature
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- United States -- Juvenile literature
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Juvenile literature
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States -- Juvenile literature
Korean War, 1950-1953.
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- United States.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States.
United States.
Genre/Form Juvenile works.
Form Electronic book
Author Hosch, William L
ISBN 9781615300471
1615300473
9786612421938
6612421932