Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. Britain's Defence Policy in South-East Asia: The Malaysia Plan, SEATO, and Vietnam; 2. The Diplomatic Front: Britain and the International Control Commission; 3. Proving and Active Ally: The Origins of the British Advisory Mission; 4. Winning the Shooting War: BRIAM and the Strategic Hamlet Programme; 5. The Coup: Britain and the Fall of Ngo Dinh Diem; 6. Defending the 'Back Door': Konfrontasi and the Vietnam War; Conclusion; Appendix; Bibliography; Index

Reviews

... densely packed, well-written and exhaustively documented history of a largely-neglected but important aspect of British policy ... Peter Busch makes an important addition to the growing literature on international aspects of the conflict in Vietnam. H-Soz-u-Kult (H-Net Book Reviews On-line) ... excellent study of British policy throughout the early years of the conflict ... All the Way with JFK? should be essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the international context surrounding the Vietnam War. The Journal of American History A truly 'international' piece of research that other would-be 'international historians' could usefully take as a model. The Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History Busch has made an important contribution to the literature by emphasising the two-sided nature of British policy. The Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History ... an extremely valuable study. The Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History ... this is an impressive and largely convincing re-appraisal that compels us to adopt a more nuanced understanding of British attitudes to Vietnam in the early 1960s. Contemporary Review ... based on a most impressive array of primary sources. Contemporary Review Brilliantly-researched ... This superb book vindicates all those who opposed the US aggression against Vietnam. Will Podmore, Tribune ... original and valuable study. Anthony Howard, The Sunday Times