Description |
300 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Introduction: The Limits of Strategy in a Stalemated War; 1. Abe's "One War": Continuity in Change; 2. Vietnamization: Policy of Withdrawal or Strategy for "Victory"?; 3. Pacification without Peace: The Travails of Nation Building; 4. Balancing a War: The Coordination of Force and Diplomacy; 5. A Beleaguered Army at a Long War's End; 6. From Victory to Defeat?: Abrams's Final Years Epilogue and Conclusions: Questioning "Victory" in an American WarNotes; Index |
Summary |
In a riveting sequel to his celebrated Westmoreland's War, Daddis offers a bold new interpretation of America's first lost war. Upending myths of a ""better war"" that led to victory in Vietnam, Withdrawal is required reading for anyone hoping to understand the final years of American intervention in Southeast Asia. |
Audience |
Adult Brodart. |
Subject(S) |
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States.
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Added Title |
Reassessing America's final years in Vietnam |
ISBN |
9780190691080 (hardcover) |
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0190691085 (hardcover) |
ISBN/ISSN/Media No. |
40027466885 |
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