This reference work is an exceptional and unique resource for anyone interested in the Indochina War. The value of the book lies in the great variety of topics covered: The military and technical aspects of the conflict are juxtaposed with cultural and literary notes on the war. The numerous entries on the international context and the short biographies of politicians and military officers, supporters and opponents, allow a better understanding of the events that shook the Indochinese peninsula.
To avoid a too "French" reading of history, special attention has been paid to entries concerning the countries of former French Indochina, especially the political movements and individuals who campaigned for Vietnam's independence. The role of the USA or China is also the subject of explanations. The "Dictionnaire de la guerre d'Indochine" fills a gap and makes an essential contribution to the historiography of the war from the beginning of French involvement in 1945 until their final withdrawal from Vietnam two years after the defeat of Diên Biên Phu. It is a useful reference work for anyone studying the subject or simply wishing to expand their knowledge.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Cadeau, Ivan/Cochet, Francois/Porte, Rémy
Title
La guerre d'Indochine. Dictionnaire
Details
French text, paperback. 1000 pages.
State
new
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