Tet Offensive (jan 30, 1968 – oct 6, 1968)
Description:
The Tet Offensive was a coordinated series of North Vietnamese attacks on more than 100 cities and outposts in South Vietnam. The offensive was an attempt to foment rebellion among the South Vietnamese population and encourage the United States to scale back its involvement in the Vietnam War. Though U.S. and South Vietnamese forces managed to hold off the attacks, news coverage of the massive offensive shocked the American public and eroded support for the war effortAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 30, 1968
oct 6, 1968
~ 8 months