| Description |
Examines the American experience in Vietnam within the context of both U.S. and international history. The chronological scope extends from the outbreak of the Second World War to the collapse of the South Vietnamese government in 1975. Topics include the U.S. involvement in the French Indochina War, the commitment of military forces in defense of South Vietnam, the character of the anti-war movement, the consequences of the Tet Offensive, and the impact of war upon American society. Although the American experience receives primary emphasis, the seminar also considers the role of Vietnamese nationalist and revolutionary movements. |