Includes index.

Indochina war -- US advisers -- Gulf of Tonkin -- Allies -- The leaders -- Saigon and Hanoi -- Rolling Thunder -- Ho Chi Minh Trail -- Chemicals in war -- Highlands struggle -- Weaponry -- On patrol -- Medical care -- Heliborne warfare -- Warplanes -- The Television War -- The Mekong Delta -- War on inland waters -- Village life -- Tunnels -- Tet Offensive -- Antiwar movement -- US withdraws -- Last air assaults -- Prisoners of war -- The fall of Saigon -- Aftermath -- Did you know? -- Timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.

"This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the history of the Vietnam War. Children aged 9+ will learn all about the conflict's lasting legacy, offering insights into the strategies, battles, and personal stories that defined the era. Eyewitness Vietnam War introduces children to the roots of the conflict, from colonial struggles to Cold War tensions, and how these shaped the Vietnam War's course. Children can learn about the significant battles, strategies, and political movements that influenced the war's outcome and its aftermath"-- Provided by publisher.