Book details
Eyewitness Vietnam War: Discover the People, Places, Battles, and Weapons of America's Indochina Struggl (DK Eyewitness)
Description
A visual and informative guide to one of the longest and most controversial wars in American history, now revised and updated in the relaunched DK Eyewitness Books format.Explore the people, places, battles, and weapons of America's Indochina struggle with DK Eyewitness Books: Vietnam War. See campaigns in the air and battles in jungles, cities, and rice paddies, from Saigon to the Mekong Delta. Learn about the most powerful combat weapons of the age, including napalm bombs and M-60 machine guns. From the assassination of President John F. Kennedy to the Ho Chi Minh Trail to the Viet Cong to the war's aftermath, discover the Vietnam War, why America went to war in Indochina, and who fought there.Now available for the first time in paperback, DK Eyewitness Books: Vietnam War tells the dramatic story of patriotism, tragedy, bloody conflict, and heroism.Series Overview: Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
advanced
Length
72 pages
Why to read
- Educational Value: The 'Eyewitness Vietnam War' book provides a comprehensive overview of the Vietnam War, including detailed information on the people, places, battles, and weapons involved. This educational content is valuable for anyone looking to understand the complexities of America's involvement in Indochina and the impact it had on the world stage.
- Visual Learning: As a DK Eyewitness book, it is richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams. These visual aids help to bring the history to life and make it more accessible, especially for visual learners who can benefit from seeing actual images of the events and artifacts from the era.
- Easy to Digest: The book is structured in a way that makes it easy for readers to digest complex historical events. The clear and concise explanations are designed to cater to readers of all ages, including younger audiences who may be learning about the Vietnam War for the first time.
- Credible Information: DK is known for its high-quality and well-researched publications. Readers can trust that the information presented in the 'Eyewitness Vietnam War' book is reliable and based on credible sources, making it a trustworthy reference for students, educators, and history enthusiasts.