Dien Bien Phu

Dien Bien Phuis the definitive account of the great, climactic battle in French Indochina that led to the American commitment to Vietnam. Defense analyst Howard R. Simpson was an eyewitness.

Foreword by Stanley Karnow

xi

Acknowledgments

xv

Introduction

xvii

1. "Go! Go! Go!"

1

(14)

2. The Vise Tightens

15

(16)

3. Movement in the Mountains

31

(16)

4. A Watchful Ally

47

(17)

5. Thunder from the Hills

64

(17)

6. The Cauldron Bubbles

81

(15)

7. The Meat Grinder

96

(16)

8. Calls for Help

112

(16)

9. A Jump into Hell

128

(16)

10. Living with Death

144

(15)

11. No White Flags

159

(20)

Epilogue

179

(4)

Index

183

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

FREE SHIPPING

Rent More, Save More! Use code: BBRENTAL

5% off 1 book, 7% off 2 books, 10% off 3+ books

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials

FREE SHIPPING

Rent More, Save More! Use code: BBRENTAL

5% off 1 book, 7% off 2 books, 10% off 3+ books

Dien Bien Phu

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials

Digital License