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Everyone knows Vietnam for its turbulent environment during the
second half of the 20th century, but few know that archaeologists
believe that civilization there existed as far back as the Bronze
Age. Vietnam's history runs rampant with clashing dynasties, civil
wars and power struggles between the North and South, and conflicts
with neighboring and other countries. First ruled under China's
close watch for centuries, Vietnam fell under conflicting commands
of France and Japan during the 19th and 20th centuries-finally
leading to the split of North and South Vietnam, and ultimately,
the Vietnam War. Today, Vietnam still struggles with its scars from
the past, but is slowly emerging as its own country, independent of
China and France. An essential addition for high school and public
library shelves, The History of Vietnam is the only reference book
to examine Vietnam's complete history, from the 2nd century BCE to
the present.
The Japanese invasion of Malaya in December 1941 is one of the more
heavily studied military campaigns in World War II. It has led to
much controversy over how the British, Australian and Indian
troops, well prepared and numerically superior to their Japanese
opponents, could so quickly lose the initiative, and then slowly
and inexorably lose the campaign. With reinforcements arriving
throughout much of the fighting, Arthur Percival, the British
commander, was unwilling to risk his forces in a single battle
which would determine the victor. After the Allied success at
Kampar, followed by a withdrawal, the disaster at Slim River led to
the Japanese outmanoeuvring their opponents in Johore, leading to
the final battle in Singapore. As well as using accounts by many of
the major participants, The Fall of Singapore incorporates recent
research and thinking, also showing the effects of the fighting on
the many Chinese, Malay and Indian civilians - so often neglected
in military histories.
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