Hunting the Viet Cong Volume 2 The Fall of Diem and the Collapse of the Strategic Hamlets 1961964 Asia@War Series №41 is a historical non-fiction book that explores the events surrounding the fall of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem and the collapse of the strategic hamlet program during the Vietnam War. The book delves into the political and military aspects of the conflict, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the war and its impact on the people involved. The Plot: The book begins by introducing the reader to the political and social climate of South Vietnam during the early 1960s, highlighting the corruption and inefficiencies within the government and military. It then delves into the development and implementation of the strategic hamlet program, which aimed to pacify the countryside and win the hearts and minds of the rural population. However, the program ultimately failed due to poor planning, lack of resources, and the Viet Cong's guerrilla tactics.

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