Introduction : The Franco-American alliance and Vietnam
Part 1. Neither communism nor colonialism, 1950-1954. Decolonization and Cold War ; A death in March ; Negotiating toward Geneva
Part 2. After Geneva, 1954-1956. The Diem experimen ; The non-elections of 1956 ; From the French to the Americans
Part 3. War by other means, 1956-1960. Maintaining a presence ; Building a colony
Conclusion : Replacing France.