This text has been written for the Stage 6 Modern History syllabus in NSW, however the content will appeal to senior history students throughout Australia, who wish to understand the complex issues and events surrounding the Vietnam War. The text will explain the strategic `big picture? of the Indochina conflict making reference to the tactics of warfare, politics and media involvement. Many unique and imaginative sources are used, with a number of activities for students to complete. There is a major emphasis on historiography in the text to reflect the requirements of the NSW BOS. This revised edition includes a detailed profile on Ho Chi Minh to address the new personality section of the NSW Stage 6 Modern History syllabus.