The Tet Offensive
I can describe key features of the Tet Offensive and explain its significance.
The Tet Offensive
I can describe key features of the Tet Offensive and explain its significance.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- American engagement in Vietnam escalated through the use of advanced technology and increased numbers of troops.
- Americans believed that victory was sure to come soon.
- The Vietcong and NVA launched a huge surprise attack across South Vietnam during the Tet national holiday.
- The Tet Offensive failed to make any gains and resulted in significant losses for the communists.
- However, it shocked America and made them doubt whether they could win the war.
Common misconception
Wars are only won on the battlefield.
A variety of factors influence the outcome of a war, such as a nation's economy, geography, and popular sentiment towards the war.
Keywords
Offensive - an offensive is an attacking military campaign
Strategy - a strategy is a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal
Hotspot - a hotspot is a place of significant activity, danger or violence
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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