“[The battle of Dien Bien Phu] ranks with Agincourt, Waterloo, and Gettysburg as one of the great military engagements of history . . . . No American is better qualified to tell the tale of Dien Bien Phu and its significance than Howard Simpson.”—Stanley Karnow, Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of Vietnam: A History   “Simpson has written a military classic based ... Read moreon newly released documents, interviews with survivors, and his own vivid and compassionate recollections.”—Publishers Weekly   “Captivating . . . . High recommended.”—Library Journal   “Fascinating. . . . Simpson’s prose [is] as gripping as any CNN closeup.”—Foreign Service Journal   “Exceptionally well-written, accurate, and readable.”—Army   “Superb.”—Military Review   Show Less