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the definitive illustrated history.
360 pages
illustrations, maps.
Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution.
Summary: This book tells the story of one of the longest and most controversial conflicts in US history, examining both the conflict and the lasting impact of the Vietnam War. Eyewitness accounts and photographs cover events from Operation Passage to Freedom to the evacuation of the US embassy in Saigon. Collections of weapons, aircraft, and armoured vehicles are presented on detailed gallery pages, while diagrams and maps show exactly how decisive moments unfolded, and biographical entries give insight into key figures involved on both sides of the conflict.