The Vietnam War

Introduction to the Vietnam War

Facts From the War - 536,100 U.S. Soldiers served in the Vietnam War. - Over 58,000 U.S. Soldiers lost their lives. - U.S. Soldiers were involved in the war for over 12 years.

The Vietnam War

American Troops

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was designed by Maya Lin, a 21 year old architecture student.Her design was chosen from 1,421 entries from around the nation.

Map of Vietnam

True account of an Amerasian boy who is orphaned by the war. Begins with his struggle in war-torn Vietnam to his escape to America as a part of "Operation Babylift." Provides a young child's perspective on the war and the impact it has on his life.

Vietnam is the world's 13th most populous country

Accounts on the war from an American soldier's perspective.