Why South Vietnam Fell

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Focusing on the administration of Ngo Dinh Diem, the book delves into the U.S. involvement in his assassination and the broader implications for South Vietnam. It explores the factors that enabled South Vietnam to withstand Communist threats until the U.S. Congress shifted its support, leading to the eventual conquest by the North. Joes provides a critical analysis of the political dynamics and historical context surrounding this pivotal period in Vietnam's history.