THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE VIETNAM WAR
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south Vietnam planned an attack on North Vietnam
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surprise attacks by the Vietcong and North Vietnamese forces, on cities & towns throughout South Vietnam
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Vietnamese New Year observed during the first several days of the lunar calendar
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None of the above
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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: -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-3: -The Tet Offensive consisted of simultaneous attacks by some 85, 000 troops under the direction of the North Vietnamese government. The attacks were carried out against five major South Vietnamese cities, dozens of military installations, and scores of towns and villages throughout South Vietnam.