jan 31, 1968 - Tet Offensive

Description:

Major turning point for America during the Vietnam War
Communism launched a major attack on South Vietnam, taking over territories
Big blow for the US because we haven't seen communism this powerful yet
US rebounded and launched an assault of bombs and military fire, gaining back all territory lost and killing 33,000 enemies in two weeks
Moral defeat - US soldiers now worried that no where was safe from the enemy
Major event broadcasted on TV which caused more citizens to turn against the war in the next few years