thedrifter
04-19-03, 09:06 AM
Introduction
The Vietnam war is one of the most significant watersheds in American history, and although it is one of the most documented periods, there remains a tremendous need to reexamine all aspects of the conflict. Electronic records in the Center for Electronic Records, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provide unique primary documentation for such analysis. This report, prepared as an internship project in the Center for Electronic Records, outlines and describes a database group which was used extensively during the war in Southeast Asia by decision makers at the highest levels. The report is divided into two sections. The first section provides a brief description of the various files, and their operational use in the field, while the second section describes the utility of these files to researchers by outlining methods in which the files can be used in conjunction with other information resources to establish a more enriched understanding of the conflict in Vietnam.
http://www.archives.gov/research_room/research_topics/vietnam_conflict_operations_analysis.html#opsanal
The Vietnam war is one of the most significant watersheds in American history, and although it is one of the most documented periods, there remains a tremendous need to reexamine all aspects of the conflict. Electronic records in the Center for Electronic Records, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provide unique primary documentation for such analysis. This report, prepared as an internship project in the Center for Electronic Records, outlines and describes a database group which was used extensively during the war in Southeast Asia by decision makers at the highest levels. The report is divided into two sections. The first section provides a brief description of the various files, and their operational use in the field, while the second section describes the utility of these files to researchers by outlining methods in which the files can be used in conjunction with other information resources to establish a more enriched understanding of the conflict in Vietnam.
http://www.archives.gov/research_room/research_topics/vietnam_conflict_operations_analysis.html#opsanal