Great Battles for Boys The Vietnam War

Great Battles for Boys the bestselling series written just for boys, especially boys who hate to read! From first-person accounts to front-line battlefield action reports, boys will learn about the Vietnam War, including the politics that sent American soldiers into this deadly and disastrous conflict. Written in an engaging style and with dozens of historical photos, Great Battles for Boys captivates even the most reluctant readers. Boys learn about the military strategies, tactics, and weapons that won (or lost) the most significant battles of world history. Chapters include: The Battle of Dien Bien Phu: The 1954 fight that pushed the French Army out of Vietnam. The Tet Offensive: the pivotal and violent clash that the North Vietnamese lost but later turned into a political victory. Tunnel Rats: How the bravest soldiers survived Vietnam's treacherous tunnel systems. Plus rarely recognized battles such as Van Tuong and Fire Support Base Ripcord. Boys also learn about the difference between democracy and Communism, and how that difference helped fuel the United States entry into another country's civil war. PRAISE FOR GREAT BATTLES FOR BOYS: 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