Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam
Explores how French defeat in Indochina and early American decisions created the conditions for the Vietnam War, based on extensive historical research.
About This Book
Embers of War examines the collapse of French colonial rule in Indochina and the subsequent American involvement that led to the Vietnam War.
The narrative traces diplomatic decisions, military strategies, and political pressures that shaped U.S. policy from the 1940s through the early 1960s.
Drawing on extensive archival research, the book highlights the roles of key leaders in both France and the United States.
It situates the Vietnam conflict within the broader context of decolonization and Cold War competition.
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