Tet Offensive (jan 30, 1968 – sep 23, 1968)
Description:
Attack Launched by North Vietnamese and the Vietcong attacking 100 cities across South Vietnam including the US Embassy. It shocked America and South Vietnam. The offensive failed and North Vietnam faced heavy losses. It was a turning point in the war and ruined US public confidence in the government.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 30, 1968
sep 23, 1968
~ 7 months