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The OSS and Ho Chi Minh: Unexpected Allies in the War against Japan (Modern War Studies),Used
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Some will be shocked to find out that the United States and Ho Chi Minh, our nemesis for much of the Vietnam War, were once allies. Indeed, during the last year of World War II, American spies in Indochina found themselves working closely with Ho Chi Minh and other anticolonial factionscompelled by circumstances to fight together against the Japanese. Dixee BartholomewFeis reveals how this relationship emerged and operated and how it impacted Vietnam's struggle for independence.The men of General William Donovan's newlyformed Office of Strategic Services closely collaborated with communist groups in both Europe and Asia against the Axis enemies. In Vietnam, this meant that OSS officers worked with Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh, whose ultimate aim was to rid the region of all imperialist powers, not just the Japanese. Ho, for his part, did whatever he could to encourage the OSS's negative view of the French, who were desperate to regain their colony. Revealing details not previously known about their covert operations, BartholomewFeis chronicles the exploits of these allies as they developed their network of informants, sabotaged the Japanese occupation's infrastructure, conducted guerrilla operations, and searched for downed American fliers and Allied POWs.Although the OSS did not bring Ho Chi Minh to power, BartholomewFeis shows that its apparent support for the Viet Minh played a significant symbolic role in helping them fill the power vacuum left in the wake of Japan's surrender. Her study also hints that, had America continued to champion the anticolonials and their quest for independence, rather than caving in to the French, we might have been spared our long and very lethal war in Vietnam.Based partly on interviews with surviving OSS agents who served in Vietnam, BartholomewFeis's engaging narrative and compelling insights speak to the yearnings of an oppressed peopleand remind us that history does indeed make strange bedfellows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The OSS and Ho Chi Minh: Unexpected Allies in the War against Japan'? A: The book explores the unexpected alliance between the United States and Ho Chi Minh during World War II, detailing how American spies collaborated with anti-colonial factions against Japan.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Dixee Bartholomew-Feis, who provides insights based on historical research and interviews with surviving OSS agents.
- Q: What historical period does the book focus on? A: The book primarily focuses on the last year of World War II and its implications for Vietnam's struggle for independence.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 446 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in military history? A: Yes, the book provides a detailed account of military operations and collaborations during World War II, making it suitable for readers interested in military history.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about the OSS's role in Vietnam? A: The author reveals the OSS's collaboration with Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh, detailing their covert operations and how this support symbolically influenced Vietnam's power dynamics after Japan's surrender.
- Q: When was 'The OSS and Ho Chi Minh' published? A: The book was published on May 12, 2006.
- Q: Does the book include primary sources or interviews? A: Yes, the author includes interviews with surviving OSS agents to provide firsthand accounts of their experiences in Vietnam.
- Q: What is the intended audience for this book? A: The book is intended for readers interested in history, particularly those who want to understand the complexities of U.S.-Vietnam relations during World War II.