• Author Kevin Hillstrom
• Published by U·X·L

Officially originating in 1941 when a Vietminh guerrilla force was formed under Ho Chi Minh and ending in May 1975 with the fall of Saigon, the Vietnam War took a heavy toll on American troops and greatly affected the political atmosphere of the late 60s and early 70s. Vietnam War: Almanac highlights the major events leading up to and during America's involvement in the war that created great political tensions on the home front:

• Vietnam and French Colonialism
• Vietnam and the Cold War
• Early American Involvement in Vietnam
• The Fall of Diem
• The War at Home
• Vietnam's Lasting Impact on America
• And other topics relating to American involvement

Also included are sidebars, photographs, maps, timelines, "Words to Know" section, and an index.

• Published/Released: October 2000
• ISBN 13: 9780787648831
• ISBN 10: 0787648833
• DDC: 959.704
• Product number: 163759
• Page count: 293
• Number of vols. in set: 4
• Shipping Weight: 2.10 lbs (0.95 kgs)

Price: US $87.00