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Based on Historical Events... How far would America go to stop the communists? French Indochina, 1945 - 1951. After several victories, the French Army is dealt its first major defeat by Ho Chi Minh and his Viet Minh rebels. China and Russia wait in the wings, watching America's resolve. With the French desperately short on troops, weapons, and aircraft, America must wrestle with the decision on how deeply to become involved in the growing conflict in Indochina. Newly elected congressman and war hero, John F. Kennedy, is joined by his siblings, Robert and Patricia, on a fact-finding mission throughout Southeast Asia. His goal - find the truth to prevent America from making a terrible mistake that could have irreparable consequences. Will the Kennedys find the truth and save America from a terrible fate? Rene Granier, former OSS Deer Team member and now CIA officer, is asked to accompany the Kennedys as their advisor and bodyguard. He is the only man alive that fought alongside the Viet Minh and the French. Now both want his head on a platter as he goes back into the lion's den - Vietnam. Will Granier protect the Kennedys? Will he even survive? Will America make the right decision or become entangled in a faraway war with no end in sight? Read The War Before The War to find out.