The Assault on Khe Sanh An Oral History Author:Eric Hammel In the compelling and poignant words of the men who were there, here is the true story of the attack on Khe Sanh -- and of the courage and heroism of the outnumbered 26th Marine Regiment. — The Battle of Khe Sanh (21 January – 9 July 1968) was conducted in the Khe Sanh area of northwestern Quảng Trị Province, Republic of Vietnam (... more »South Vietnam), during the Vietnam War.« less