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The Siege of Khe Sanh, 1968. The Killing Stroke of Communist Vietnam's Final Major Offensive.
The North Vietnamese defeat marked the terminal collapse of their ambitious 1968 campaign: an orchestrated “General Offensive” designed to fracture American resolve and ignite a nationwide uprising, brought to its knees by the very forces it sought to outmaneuver.
Khe Sanh. January 21 - April 5, 1968.
American and South Vietnamese Forces: ~ 6,000 US Marines and ARVN Rangers.
North Vietnamese Forces: ~ 32,000 - 40,000 Soldiers.
Additional Reading and Episode Research:
- Maclear, Michael. The Ten Thousand Day War.
- Warren, James. The Mystery of Khe Sanh.
- Davidson, Phillip. Vietnam at War.
Similar Episodes:
- The Tet Offensive.
- Dien Bien Phu.
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The North Vietnamese defeat marked the terminal collapse of their ambitious 1968 campaign: an orchestrated “General Offensive” designed to fracture American resolve and ignite a nationwide uprising, brought to its knees by the very forces it sought to outmaneuver.
Khe Sanh. January 21 - April 5, 1968.
American and South Vietnamese Forces: ~ 6,000 US Marines and ARVN Rangers.
North Vietnamese Forces: ~ 32,000 - 40,000 Soldiers.
Additional Reading and Episode Research:
- Maclear, Michael. The Ten Thousand Day War.
- Warren, James. The Mystery of Khe Sanh.
- Davidson, Phillip. Vietnam at War.
Similar Episodes:
- The Tet Offensive.
- Dien Bien Phu.
Support the show
Social Media:
www.HistorysGreatestBattles.com
Youtube | TikTok
Support The Show:
https://covertwars.com
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