Great Battles for Boys The Vietnam War

Great Battles for Boys is the bestselling history series written just for boys — especially boys who don’t like to read. Written in an engaging conversational style and filled with historical photos, Great Battles for Boys brings history to life and helps turn reluctant readers into passionate readers. Boys learn about the strategies, tactics, and weapons that won (or lost) history’s most significant military clashes. In this installment about the Vietnam War, boys will read history from the front lines and learn about the political influences that drew America into this deadly conflict. Among the topics: Dien Bien Phu: A horrific battle that drove the French Army out of Vietnam in 1954. Tet Offensive : the pivotal and bloody clash lost by Vietnam that later turned into a political victory. Tunnel Rats : The bravest of brave soldiers in Vietnam. A nd some rarely recognized battles such as Van Tuong, Mission Tango 51, Fire Support Ripcord and many more. Boys also learn about the conflicting ideologies — democracy vs. Communism — that fueled the United States’ disastrous entry into Vietnam’s civil war. Praise for the Great Battles for Boys series: “This book… is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way.” — Amazon #1 Hall of Fame Reviewer