jan 20, 1968 - The Tet offensive
Description:
this is when communist forces launched a massive attack, without warning, at civilian and military targets in South Vietnam. Within 24 hours communists forces controlled over 100 South Vietnamese cities and US military bases, including the US embassy in Saigon. the offensive would then last for another three weeks.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 20, 1968
Now
~ 57 years ago