The Vietnam War: A Controversial Conflict (Library Binding)

For many Americans, the Vietnam War was particularly painful because, for the first time, the battles and bombs, the danger and death, and the POWs and protesters were all right in front of them on television. This international conflict had a lasting impact on the entire world, and readers discover both the roots and the reach of the Vietnam War as they explore objective main text, fascinating sidebars, and annotated quotes from those with firsthand knowledge of this controversial conflict. Maps and photographs from the front lines help young readers gain a deeper understanding of this major historical event.