The USA in Asia, 1945-75

The USA in Asia, 1945-75 - Access to History

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The USA in Asia 1945-75
This title combines content from The USA and Vietnam 1945-75 and new content about the Korean War to give a comprehensive and engaging coverage of the history of the United States involvement in Asia 1945-75. The book examines major questions such as:
- What was the nature of the ideological struggle in south east Asia in the early 1950s?
- What were the causes, course and consequences of the Korean War?
- Why did the US become increasingly involved in Vietnam from 1954-68?
- What led to the US withdrawal from Vietnam during the Nixon Presidency?
- Why did the US fail to win the Vietnam War?

Book information

ISBN: 9781444110098
Publisher: Hodder Education Group
Imprint: Hodder Education
Pub date:
DEWEY: 327.730509045
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 241
Weight: 500g
Height: 245mm
Width: 173mm
Spine width: 13mm