America's Longest War: The United States and Vietnam, 1950-1975, 6th Edition

America's Longest War: The United States and Vietnam, 1950-1975, is a thorough exploration of the Vietnam War and its legacy on the American and Vietnamese people.  Presenting the latest research and scholarship, this clear, readable textbook discusses the historical reasons for America's lengthy involvement in Vietnam and the continued effects of the Vietnam War today.  Students of this text will come away with a deeper understanding of this hotly-contested conflict and its long-lasting impact on the United States and the world.