Research the Vietnam War from every angle with this comprehensive 4-vol. set. Starting with Vietnam War: Almanac, students trace the progression of this controversial war from its beginnings in 1941 with the creation of the Vietminh guerrilla force under Ho Chi Minh, through its last days in 1975 with the fall of Saigon. Learn more about the people involved with the war in Vietnam War: Biographies, a 2-vol. reference containing comprehensive essays ranging from high ranking government officials both foreign and domestic, to antiwar activists and the soldiers who fought for democracy. With Vietnam War: Primary Sources, students are provided with a variety of perspectives on the country's involvement in the war with excerpts from screenplays, literature, speeches and hearing testimonies..