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The first book to recount the full story of U.S. covert operations in Laos during the Vietnam war. Based on newly declassified materials and interviews with dozens of key American and Lao officials, it examines the structure of the U.S. "secret war" in Laos and the long-term consequences associated with it.

Table of Contents
Neutrality that does not work; conflict, diplomacy and covert operations; the Geneva facade - see, hear and speak no evil; SECSTATE theatre of war; William Sullivan's war; changing war, changing rules; the denouement of US military aid to the Royal Lao Government.

At War in the Shadow of Vietnam

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A Paperback / softback by Timothy Castle


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    Publisher: Columbia University Press
    Publication Date: 11/05/1995
    ISBN13: 9780231079778, 978-0231079778
    ISBN10: 023107977X
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    History of the Americas War and defence operations

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    The first book to recount the full story of U.S. covert operations in Laos during the Vietnam war. Based on newly declassified materials and interviews with dozens of key American and Lao officials, it examines the structure of the U.S. "secret war" in Laos and the long-term consequences associated with it.

    Table of Contents
    Neutrality that does not work; conflict, diplomacy and covert operations; the Geneva facade - see, hear and speak no evil; SECSTATE theatre of war; William Sullivan's war; changing war, changing rules; the denouement of US military aid to the Royal Lao Government.

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