Where the Domino Fell recounts the history of American involvement in Vietnam from the end of World War II, clarifying the political aims, military strategy, and social and economic factors that contributed to the participants' actions.

• Provides an accessible, concise narrative history of the Vietnam conflict


• A new final chapter examines Vietnam through the lens of Oliver Stone’s films and opens up a discussion of the War in popular culture


• A chronology, a glossary, and a bibliography all serve as helpful reference points for students