Tet Offensive (jan 30, 1968 – sep 23, 1968)
Description:
This offensive was a series of coordinated attacks on South Vietnam. It was an attempt by the South Vietnamese to provoke rebellion and signal the United States to scale back its involvement in the Vietnam War. This marked the turning point in the war because it marked the beginning of the slow and painful American withdrawal from the region.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 30, 1968
sep 23, 1968
~ 7 months