Research Catalog

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Description

1. xvi, 251 pages; 24 cm

Series statement

1. Routledge advances in American history ; 5

Uniform title

1. Routledge advances in American history ; 5.

Subject

1. Indochinese War, 1946-1954
2. Vietnam
3. United States
4. France
5. War > Causes
6. Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Causes
7. Indochinese War (1946-1954)
8. 1946-1975
9. Vietnam War (1961-1975)

Contents

1. The return of French colonialism and the formation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam -- The US reaction to French colonialism and the Franco-American affiliation -- The return of the French Army and the collapse of French/DRV negotiations -- The modus vivendi and the Battle for Haiphong -- The DRV's evacuation to the mountains, Moutet's failed mission to Ho Chi Minh and Admiral d'Argenlieu's departure from office -- French military losses against the DRV and the French search for a replacement of its colonial administration -- The rise of communist China and the crisis of Bao Dai -- Vietnam linked to Korean War and De Lattre's campaign against General Giap -- Off-shore procurement and French victories against the DRV's campaigns -- Early Eisenhower years and the Bao Dai problem -- Eisenhower's plans for financing the French and the rise of Ngo Dinh Diem -- French attacks on People's Army and the Battle of Dien Bien Phu -- How Dien Binh Phu was lost and the role of Secretary Dulles in Geneva negotiations -- United States in the post-armistice Indochina and the direct funding for Ngo Dinh Diem -- General Collin's mission and the problems of Diem's one-man state -- Kennedy sends aid in lieu of troops and the deaths of Diem and Kennedy -- Conclusion.

Call number

1. JFE 17-3494

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Author

1. Cain, Frank, 1931- author.

Title

1. America's Vietnam War and its French connection / Frank Cain.

Publisher

1. New York, NY : Routledge, 2017.

Copyright date

1. ©2017

Type of content

1. text

Type of medium

1. unmediated

Type of carrier

1. volume

Series

1. Routledge advances in American history ; 5
2. Routledge advances in American history ; 5.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chronological term

1. 1946-1975

LCCN

1. 2016039018

Other standard identifier

1. 40026882777

ISBN

1. 9781138208469 hardcover
2. 1138208469 hardcover

Research call number

1. JFE 17-3494