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Tet Offensive 1968 : Turning Point in Vietnam (Praeger Illustrated Military History)
Tet Offensive 1968 Turning Point in Vietnam - Praeger Illustrated Military History Author:James R. Arnold The 1968 Tet Offensive was the decisive battle for Vietnam. It was masterminded by the brilliant North Vietnamese General, Vo Nguyen Giap, and was intended to trigger a general uprising in South Vietnam. However, the bloody fighting for Saigon, Hue and other cities instead resulted in a catastrophic defeat for the North. Despite this, the Tet Of... more »fensive came to be perceived as a defeat by the American people, convincing the public that the war in Vietnam was lost.« less