Vietnam War: The Definitive Illustrated History (DK Definitive Visual Histories)

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"Our people have broken the chains that have fettered them for nearly a century and have won independence for Vietnam." - Before March 1959

Revolt and Resistance: Formerly an independent country, Vietnam was colonized by France in the 1880s. Resistance to this foreign domination was initially organized by Vietnam's traditional governing elite.

From Independence to War: The French were at first able to restrict the Viet Minh guerrillas to remote border areas, but the communist victory in China in 1949 gave the Viet Minh the support of a powerful neighbor.

South Vietnam on the Brink: 40 percent of the South Vietnamese population was estimated to be under the control or predominant influence of the Viet Cong in March 1964.

Rat in the Hole: Pistol in hand, Sergeant Ronald Payne emerges from a Viet Cong tunnel in the so-called Hobo Woods, South Vietnam, on January 21, 1967. During his mission underground, Payne discovered detailed maps and plans belonging to Viet Cong guerrillas.

US Gear and Weaponry: American uniforms changed significantly during the course of the conflict, with the introduction of lightweight, quick drying materials suitable for combat in tropical zones. US forces were equipped with a range of standardized small arms.

Evacuation: The final act of US involvement in Vietnam badly damaged the country's global image. America was left humiliated in defeat, as frantic helicopter evacuations left desperate Vietnamese civilians behind.

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