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OverviewAmerica's entrance into the wars in Vietnam came as a result of several factors. Among them was the necessity of bolstering French influence in the area in the face of mounting communist expansion. This expansion was intensified by the outbreak of the Korean War, making it necessary for the United States to revamp its Southeast Asian policy. During the French era, it became obvious that control of Vietnam's rivers, streams and canals was necessary. This led various factions to develop specialized military units heavily dependent on new types of river craft that could traverse the myriad waterways in Vietnam.The focal point of this study is a new assessment of the conduct of river warfare. Drawing on little-known French, Vietnamese and American sources and materials, it sheds light on an important aspect of the Vietnam War. Chapters also detail numerous aspects of river warfare not generally covered in other books on the subject. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robin L. RiellyPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc ISBN: 9781476691275ISBN 10: 1476691274 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 02 March 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRobin L. Rielly spent many years as an educator, specializing in International Relations, Asian Studies and American History. He also served as the Historian/Archivist for the USS LCS(L) 1-130 Association, a WWII veteran's group. This is his sixth book dealing with American Naval history. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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