Vietnam Coursework (Year 11)

GCSE Coursework

Vietnam

Course content



Vietnam since 1939

Key Issues Content Focus

Part 1: Origins of Conflict

Why did the French leave Vietnam in 1954 and the United States become involved?
French war 1946-54; Dien BienPhu, 1954; Domino Theory; NgoDinh Diem, 1956-63; Gulf ofTonkin incident, 1964.

Part 2: Vietnam: the Military Experience

How effective were the U.S. intheir attempts to defeat theguerrilla tactics used against them in the Vietnam War? Theory of Guerrilla Warfare;Guerrilla tactics, 1965-1973;
U.S.response: Rolling Thunder, 1965;Tet Offensive, 1968; AgentOrange & Napalm; US Bombingof the North, 1970-72.

Part 3: Vietnam: the Civilian Experience

How did the experience of war lead to the peace movement in America?
My Lai, 1968; TV and media coverage; Protest movement, 1968-73.

Part 4: Vietnam: Finding Peace

Why has peace been difficult to find for the people of Vietnam?
US withdrawal, 1973-75; Fall of Saigon, 1975;
Boat people and economic problems. Long term effects of chemical warfare














USEFUL WEBLINKS

Investigating the Vietnam War


In common with all Spartacus sites, this provided splendid information, clear navigation and excellent links. An unmissable resource perfect for use at GCSE with interviews and projects (questions to research with guidance).




Vietnam

An site providing geographical and cultural information about Vietnam, with a brief but beneficial section on the country's history.



LearnHistory.org.uk

Clear and easy to follow guide answering the key questions about the Vietnam war with sources and additional links for further explanation.



VietnamWar.net

An enormous site that presents information about all aspects of the Vietnam conflict. A portal to basically every Vietnam site on the internet - excellent for research.



Vietnam Interactive Portfolio

This site presents many photos taken during the Vietnam Conflict. Excellent source material taken by a serving American during the conflict.



Vietnam's most harrowing photo

Detailed analysis of the famous Vietnam photo depicting children fleeing an American Napalm attack. Excellent analysis spoilt by intrusive advertising.



Vietnam War

A site dedicated to telling the 'truth' about the war. Some useful resources and information relating to the Vietnam conflict, yet lots of text to wade through.



The Vietnam War

Programme notes from an American documentary - excellent comprehensive background and analysis into the conflict.



Battlefield Vietnam

From the same source as the above listing, this site concentrates on the actual fighting that took place. Useful material on tactics


http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/vietnam.html

http://www.learnhistory.org.uk/vietnam/index.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/usa/vietnamrev4.shtml