Tet Offensive

strategies focused more in tactics like “search and destroy”. Troops would move into regions controlled by the enemy by hiking or the use of the helicopters. By the end of 1965, American investment of 3,500 troops increased to 180,000 men. The Tet Offensive marked a crucial turning point in American with its participation in Vietnam…

He believed a role in developing the policies of Vietnam, his fresh reputation extended as far as a visit with President Nixon. In the aftermath of Tet, many Americans in Vietnam, includ¬ing Vann, saw that the enemy had taken a terrific beating. The Viet Cong had shown himself, had been targeted by the allies, and had lost many thousands of his followers, the most important of whom were the more senior…

completed when the North Vietnamese offensive began. Task Force X-Ray, under the command of Brigadier General Foster “Frosty” C. LaHue did not assume responsibility for the Phu Bai area, including Hue City until 15 January. LaHue, who had been serving as the 1st Marine Division assistant division commander in Da Nang, had barely enough time to become acquainted with his new tactical area of responsibility (TAOR), let alone come up to speed on the fast-developing Tet situation. General…

Vietnam War Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War was a commitment of 30 military advisors which was later increased to about 7,000 over a decade. Australia’s commitment was increased because of the Menzies government’s decision in 1965 to try and protect South Vietnam. Australia’s commitment was due to the alliance with the USA under the ANZUS treaty. The Australian troops were based in Vung Tau but undertook missions throughout the Phuoc Tuy province. Australians involvement in…

How and why did the US forces change as a result of the Vietnam War? The Vietnam War started in 1955 and finished in 1975. Over this time, the US army changed dramatically, mainly because the troops lost hope that the US would win soon. It changed in terms of composition, morale, motivation, recreation, equipment used and quality of soldiers. In this essay, I will go into detail about how and why the US forces changed in terms of the motivation, composition and morale. I will conclude at the…

steadily reducing the number of U.S. combat troops." Brought on by the Viet Cong's Tet Offensive, the policy referred to U.S. combat troops specifically in the ground combat role, but did not reject combat by the U.S. Air Force, as well as the support to South Vietnam, consistent with the policies of U.S. foreign military assistance organizations. U.S. citizens' mistrust of their government that had begun after the offensive worsened with the release of news about U.S. soldiers massacring…

Tom cruise earned his first Academy Award nomination for, “Born on the 4th of July”. His spectacular performance of Ron Kovic, a young Vietnam veteran returning home sums up the Vietnam era. The moves flashes to Vietnam where Kovic experience the atrocities of war before he is wounded and shipped to a VA hospital to recover. The condition of the VA hospital are despicable, rats, broken equipment, and drug use. Most of the people who work there are apathetic, overworked, understaffed, and black…

The Vietnam war is probably the most controversial war in United States history. Many people wanted the U.S. to never join the war, but then when we joined, people got mad. People in the U.S. even rallied to leave the war. There were many new weapons and war tactics that were introduced in the Vietnam war and have become well known today. The biggest thing that was introduced and was a huge factor in the war was the war tactic, Guerilla warfare, that the Vietcong used. It was a very successful…

The Vietnam War (1955-1975) Location: Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia Date: Nov. 1, 1955- April 30, 1975 Background: The Vietnam War was a long and costly conflict between the communist North Vietnam and its southern allies, known as the Viet Cong against the South Vietnam and their ally The United States. The war began after the rice of power of Ho Chi Minh, and continued against a Cold War between two global superpowers (The United States and The Soviet Union). 3 million people were killed…

Some of these concepts and strategies overlap and some do not. Looking towards future conflicts, decisive points, offense, and logistical support should be included in successful strategies. It?s clear from the Tet Offensive that a decisive point doesn?t need to be a clear victory on the ground in order to be successful. Utilizing John Warden?s Five Ring model will aid forces in being able to systematically pinpoint where decisive points are located. The best way…