and a psychological victory for the Vietnamese communists. And, although it only lasted

for about one month, it was one of America's most notable battles that taught the

Americans and the Vietnamese valuable lessons about life and war. The background of

the Tet-Offensive is very interesting, one hidden within the conflict of the Vietnam War.

While the offensive was being planned, there were anti-war demonstrations taking place in

the U.S. against the Vietnam War. Lyndon B. Johnson, in a close election, won the

primary over McCarthy who happened to be against the war, and then went on to running

In Vietnam, General Vo Nguyen Giap of North Vietnam told his political members

that the opportunity for a general offensive or uprising was within reach. The offensive

began in August of 1967, when following Hanoi's decision to proceed with Giap's

"uprising," Giap began a massive buildup of troops, equipment, and supplies in South

Vietnam. First, thousands of guns and munitions were bought southward along the Ho

Chi Minh Trail. The Ho Chi Minh Trail was the vital Vietcong (also known as the South

summer/early fall of 1967. The 101st Airborne Division, on November 19, seized an

("Vietnam"). Although the battle was then officially over, there were still many losses.

Vietnam. 17 Feb. 1998. The History Net. 8 Apr. 2000. .

medical supplies being brought to the south part of Vietnam. Tens of thousands of troops

entirely possible that there may be a Communist thrust similar to the desperate effort of

was no resistance in the two buildings of the tower itself. On February 21st, the northeast

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