This guide has been adapted from the MSU Libraries' Vietnam War : A Guide to Selected Resources and Kershner, Seth; Mannheim, Michael. A guide to Vietnam War resources: Government documents, oral histories, antiwar movements. College & Research Libraries News, [S.l.], v. 76, n. 9, p. 511-514, oct. 2015. https://doi.org/10.5860/crln.76.9.9387.
Before conducting in-depth research, it is important to gather information you have about your topic and consider what you still need to know. This can include dates, places, terminology, and names of persons/entities involved in events or phenomenon you’re studying. Reference tools like dictionaries, encyclopedias, and handbooks are useful for this preliminary research phase.
Historical Dictionary of the War in Vietnam by
This resource features an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Vietnam War.
The a to Z of the Vietnam War by
This substantial dictionary includes hundreds of entries on significant persons (military and political), places, events, armed units, battles and lesser engagements, and weapons. And for those seeking further information, an extensive bibliography is included.
The Columbia Guide to the Vietnam War by
Part I provides a lucid narrative overview of contested issues and interpretations in Vietnam scholarship. Part II is a mini-encyclopedia with descriptions and analysis of individuals, events, groups, and military operations. Arranged alphabetically, this section enables readers to look up isolated facts and specialized terms. Part III is a chronology of key events. Part IV is an annotated guide to resources, including films, documentaries, CD-ROMs, and reliable Web sites. Part V contains excerpts from historical documents and statistical data.
