The Tet Offensive 1968 - Couverture souple

Arnold, James R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1841762547 ISBN 13 : 9781841762548

Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

The 1968 Tet offensive was the decisive battle for Vietnam. Masterminded by the North Vietnamese General Vo Nguyen Giap, it was intended to trigger a general uprising in South Vietnam. This title details the plans and forces involved and how the fighting in cities led to the defeat of the North.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Osprey's study of the 1968 Tet Offensive, which was the decisive battle for Vietnam (1955-1975). Masterminded by the brilliant North Vietnamese General, Vo Nguyen Giap, it was intended to trigger a general uprising in South Vietnam. However, the bloody fighting for Saigon, Hue and other cities actually resulted in a catastrophic defeat for the North. In this excellent assessment of the key battle of the Vietnam conflict, James Arnold details the plans and forces involved and explains how, despite the outcome of the battle, the American people and their leaders came to perceive the war for Vietnam as lost.

Biographie de l'auteur

James R Arnold is a US-born freelance writer who has contributed to numerous military publications. James spent his formative years in Europe and used the opportunity to study the sites of historic battlefields. He has over 15 published books to his credit, many of them focusing on the Napoleonic campaigns and American Civil War.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1841762547
• ISBN 13: 9781841762548
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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