The Vietnam War is an outstanding collection of primary documents related to America's conflict in Vietnam which includes a balance of original American and Vietnamese perspectives, providing a uniquely varied range of insights into both American and Vietnamese experiences.--Amazon.com.

Includes index.

Colonialism, nationalism and communism -- The First Indochina War and the origins of American involvement -- The two Vietnams -- The rise of the Viet Cong -- The fall of Diem -- Escalation -- On the battlefield -- The Tet Offensive -- Home fronts -- Pacification, Vietnamization and fighting while negotiating -- Victory and defeat -- Memories and legacies.