America's Failure in Vietnam

The United States intervened in Vietnam to stop the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia, and became embroiled in a decades-old struggle for control of the country. The Americans misjudged their own ability to fight a protracted guerilla conflict and underestimated the capabilities of the North Vietnamese armed forces. Political infighting at home and the growing anti-war movement across the country were also factors that led to the costly American defeat in Vietnam.Brownell, Richard is the author of 'America's Failure in Vietnam', published 2005 under ISBN 9781590186954 and ISBN 1590186958.