The Tet Offensive of January 1968 was the most important military campaign of the Vietnam War.
But when the North Vietnamese launched their massive invasion of the city, instead of the general civilian uprising and easy victory they had hoped for, they faced a devastating Battle of attrition with enormous casualties.
The ancient capital city of Hue, once considered the jewel of Indochina\'s cities, was a key objective of a surprise Communist offensive launched on Vietnam\'s most important holiday.
The Tet Offensive of January 1968 was the most important military campaign of the Vietnam War