A thorough and well-illustrated history of the decades-long conflict in Southeast Asia, from France's involvement in the First Indochina War to the participation of the United States and its allies, including Australia and South Korea, in the Vietnam War. Fourteen chronological and thematic chapters trace the evolution of a tragic and costly conflict, enhanced by more than 40 highly informative feature boxes. Provides authoritative text by two expert historians, complemented by some 300 photographs, display extracts, and nearly 30 maps and diagrams.