Throughout the narrative, historiographic questions are addressed within the text to highlight discussion among historians over pivotal points of debate.
In the Tet Offensive of 1968, Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces launched a massive countrywide attack on South Vietnam.
Throughout the narrative, historiographic questions are addressed within the text to highlight discussion among historians over pivotal points of debate.
In this new work, historian David F. Schmitz analyzes what is arguably the most important event in the history of the Vietnam conflict.
Presents an account of the Tet Offensive, surprise attacks on South Vietnam carried out by the North Vietnamese during January, 1968, and discusses counterattacks and the influence of the campaign on American attitudes toward the war.
In this account of one of the worst intelligence failures in American history, James J. Wirtz explains why U.S. forces were surprised by the North Vietnamese Tet Offensive in 1968.
Discusses the key people and events of the surprise attack launched by the North Vietnamese army and the Viet Cong in 1968.
Throughout the narrative, historiographic questions are addressed within the text to highlight discussion among historians over pivotal points of debate.
It convinced many Americans that the war could not be won. In this book, readers will learn about the different factions of the war: the North Vietnamese Army, the Viet Cong, the South Vietnamese, and the American military forces.
Explores the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.
The Tet Offensive of 1968 was perhaps the key incident in the War for Vietnam. But the debate surrounding the offensive continues: Was it a failed last-gasp effort by the...
Early in 1968, a massive coordinated Viet Cong operation - the Tet Offensive - briefly paralyzed American and South Vietnamese forces across the country, threatening even the American embassy compound in Saigon.
This book chronicles the most influential campaigns of the war and the effects it had on both sides.
Early in 1968, a massive coordinated Viet Cong operation - the Tet Offensive - briefly paralyzed American and South Vietnamese forces across the country, threatening even the American embassy compound in Saigon.
Describes the planning, execution, and results of the North Vietnamese army's major offensive in the Vietnam War.
Wirtz explains why U.S. forces were surprised by the North Vietnamese Tet Offensive in 1968.
In the Tet Offensive of 1968, Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces launched a massive countrywide attack on South Vietnam.
It convinced many Americans that the war could not be won. In this book, readers will learn about the different factions of the war: the North Vietnamese Army, the Viet Cong, the South Vietnamese, and the American military forces.