USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Tet Offensive of 1968 was a coordinated series of North Vietnamese attacks on more than 100 cities and outposts in South Vietnam. The offensive was an attempt to foment rebellion among the South Vietnamese population and encourage the United States to scale back its involvement in the Vietnam War.

Detailed explanation-2: -The movement’s principal objectives were the overthrow of the South Vietnamese government and the reunification of Vietnam.

Detailed explanation-3: -In late January 1968, during the Vietnamese lunar new year (Tet) holiday, the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong guerilla fighters launched a massive coordinated offensive against U.S. and allied forces across South Vietnam.

Detailed explanation-4: -In late January, 1968, during the lunar new year (or “Tet”) holiday, North Vietnamese and communist Viet Cong forces launched a coordinated attack against a number of targets in South Vietnam.