Tet Offensive Flashcards
What and when was the Tet Offensive?
It was an attack by the North Vietnamese army on over 100 places (mainly US bases, including Saigon)
in 1968
Why was the Tet Offensive frustrating for US forces?
They were probably winning the war until this point
How long did it take the US to stop the Tet Offensive?
2 days
Although It wasn’t guerrilla warfare the US were taken by surprise however due to the lack of support of the attack by south Vietnamese it was easily stoppable
Who was the Tet Offensive seen as a victory for?
The US however the US public were shocked at the destruction they saw on TV and many wanted the war to end as soon as possible
What was the main reason Richard Nixon was elected president?
He promised to end the war
How many Vietcong troops were involved?
80,000
How many more soldiers did general westmoreland request to ‘finish off the job’?
200,000
