USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Tet Offensive marked a major turning point in the war because. It shifted the public against the war which eventually led to the withdrawal of the US forces from South Vietnam.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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. The U.S. and South Vietnamese militaries sustained heavy losses before finally repelling the communist assault.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Tet Offensive was a devastating tactical defeat for the North Vietnamese and virtually eliminated the Viet Cong as an effective military force. Of the between 85, 000 to 100, 000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops committed to the overall Tet Offensive, over 45, 000 were killed.

Detailed explanation-5: -Why was the Tet Offensive a turning point in the Vietnam War? Despite heavy casualties, North Vietnam achieved a strategic victory with the Tet Offensive, as the attacks marked a turning point in the Vietnam War and the beginning of the slow, painful American withdrawal from the region.