Officially originating in 1941 when a Vietminh guerrilla force was formedunder Ho Chi Minh and ending in May 1975 with the fall of Saigon, the Vietnam War took a heavy toll on American troops and greatly affected the political atmosphere of the late 60s and early 70s. Vietnam War: Almanac highlights the major events leading up to and during America\'s involvement in the war that created great political tensions on the home front:
Also included are sidebars, photographs, maps, timelines, "Words to Know" section, and an index.