Routledge Pacification: The American Struggle For Vietnam's Hearts And Minds

Product Description During the Vietnam War, the United States embarked on an unusual crusade on behalf of the government of South Vietnam. Known as the pacification program, it sought to help South Vietnam's government take root and survive as an independent, legitimate entity by defeating communist insurgents and promoting economic development and political reforms. About the Author Richard A. Hunt received his Ph.D. in history at the University of Pennsylvania. He works at the U.S. Army centre of Military History in Washington, D.C.