Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War
by David F. Schmitz
"The End of the American Century"
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Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War Book Details
War:
Vietnam War
Perspective:
Commanders
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Asia
Published Date:
2016
ISBN13:
9781442262263
Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War Book Description
Richard Nixon came into office seeking a decisive victory in Vietnam, and expanded the war in hopes of upholding a policy of "containment," protecting America's credibility, and defying the growing antiwar movement. However, by 1971 the president was forced to significantly de-escalate the American presence and seek a negotiated end to the war. Aided by recently declassified documents, David F. Schmitz, provides a comprehensive analysis of Nixon's Vietnam policy during the first years of his administration, clearly demonstrating that Nixon pursued military victory and providing a new periodiza