Triumph Forsaken : The Vietnam War, 1954–1965 (Hardcover)

Preface; 1. Heritage; 2. Two Vietnams: July 1954?December 1955; 3. Peaceful coexistence: 1956?9; 4. Insurgency: 1960; 5. Commitment: 1961; 6. Rejuvenation: January?June 1962; 7. Attack: July?December 1962; 8. The battle of Ap Bac: January 1963; 9. Diem on trial: February?July 1963; 10. Betrayal: August 1963; 11. Self-destruction: September?November 2, 1963; 12. The return of the twelve warlords: November 3?December 1963; 13. Self-imposed restrictions: January?July 1964; 14. Signals: August?October 1964; 15. Invasion: November?December 1964; 16. The prize for victory: January?May 1965; 17. Decision: June?July 1965.