THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE VIETNAM WAR
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Question
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the scope of the Viet Cong’s military power during Tet contradicted the government’s claim that the war was all but won
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the South Vietnamese showed their unwillingness to fight the war alone
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after Khe Sanh fell, the NVA controlled the South immediately below the DMZ
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it led to LBJ’s reelection in 1968
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Detailed explanation-1: -Although a military loss, the Tet Offensive was a stunning propaganda victory for the communists. In fact, it is often credited with turning the war in their favor. The South Vietnamese began to lose influence as Viet Cong guerrillas infiltrated rural areas formerly held by the South Vietnamese government.
Detailed explanation-2: -At the end of the Tet Offensive, both sides had endured losses, and both sides claimed victory. The U.S. and South Vietnamese military response almost completely eliminated the NLF forces and regained all of the lost territory.
Detailed explanation-3: -When North Vietnam captured parts of Saigon and other cities in South Vietnam. This occurred when Americans were not expecting because Tet was a holiday. It was shocking for Americans because the footage was not censored and it made them realize that they were not winning and it was a big victory for North Vietnam.