Britain and the Wars in Vietnam: The Supply of Troops, Arms and Intelligence, 1945-1975

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Gerald Prenderghast

Britain and the Wars in Vietnam

The Supply of Troops, Arms and Intelligence, 1945-1975

Gerald Prenderghast

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McFarland and Company
30 August 2015

History; Asian history; Vietnam War; Bargains

Britain's peacekeeping role in Southeast Asia after World War II was clear enough but the Commonwealth's purpose in the region later became shadowy. British involvement in the wars fought in Vietnam between 1946 and 1975 has been the subject of a number of books-most of which focus on the sometimes clandestine activities of politicians-and unsubstantiated claims about British support for the United States' war effort have gained acceptance. Drawing on previously undiscovered information from Britain's National Archives, this book discusses the conduct of the wars in Vietnam and the political ramifications of UK involvement, and describes Britain's actual role in these conflicts: supplying troops, weapons and intelligence to the French and U.S. governments while they were engaged in combat with Ho Chi Minh's North Vietnamese.

By: Gerald Prenderghast
Imprint: McFarland and Company
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9780786499243
ISBN 10: 0786499249
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 30 August 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Originally trained as a biologist, Gerald Prenderghast now works as a free-lance journalist, specializing in military history. He lives in Kent, UK.