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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. In the opening hours of January 30, 1968, the Vietnam War changed direction.Across South Vietnam, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launched a coordinated surprise offensive that struck cities, bases, and the very heart of Saigon. American leaders had spent months assuring the public that the enemy was fading and victory was close. The Tet Offensive shattered that story in a matter of days.Most accounts of this period are either dense academic studies or scattered fragments that assume you already know the players and the geography. This guide solves that problem. It gives you one clear, well-paced narrative that explains the Tet Offensive from start to finish, with the context a newcomer needs and the depth a curious reader wants.You will follow the tense military climate of 1967, the secret planning behind the assault, and the staggered attacks that caught defenders off guard. You will move through the street battles of Saigon and the savage siege of Hue, including the massacre that left deep scars. You will see why a costly battlefield defeat for the communists still became the turning point of the war.The guide then carries the story home. It shows how television images and trusted news voices reshaped American opinion, how confidence in official statements collapsed, and how the pressure drove President Lyndon Johnson to step away from reelection. Clear chapters trace the intelligence failures, the fighting in the provinces, and the long aftershocks that shaped politics and military thinking for decades.Inside you will find the lead-up and planning of the offensive, the battles for Saigon and Hue, the combat across the provinces, the intelligence and perception puzzle, the role of the media and the home front, the leadership crisis in Washington, and the lasting legacy of Tet. Maps, timelines, and plain-language summaries keep everything easy to follow.This guide is written for general readers, students, and history enthusiasts who want an accessible single volume on one of the defining moments of the twentieth century. If you want to finally understand how 26 days of fighting could end a presidency and turn a war, start reading today. This gripping narrative explores the sudden military onslaught that shattered public confidence and fundamentally altered the course of a global conflict. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798349279874
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In the opening hours of January 30, 1968, the Vietnam War changed direction.Across South Vietnam, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launched a coordinated surprise offensive that struck cities, bases, and the very heart of Saigon. American leaders had spent months assuring the public that the enemy was fading and victory was close. The Tet Offensive shattered that story in a matter of days.Most accounts of this period are either dense academic studies or scattered fragments that assume you already know the players and the geography. This guide solves that problem. It gives you one clear, well-paced narrative that explains the Tet Offensive from start to finish, with the context a newcomer needs and the depth a curious reader wants.You will follow the tense military climate of 1967, the secret planning behind the assault, and the staggered attacks that caught defenders off guard. You will move through the street battles of Saigon and the savage siege of Hue, including the massacre that left deep scars. You will see why a costly battlefield defeat for the communists still became the turning point of the war.The guide then carries the story home. It shows how television images and trusted news voices reshaped American opinion, how confidence in official statements collapsed, and how the pressure drove President Lyndon Johnson to step away from reelection. Clear chapters trace the intelligence failures, the fighting in the provinces, and the long aftershocks that shaped politics and military thinking for decades.Inside you will find the lead-up and planning of the offensive, the battles for Saigon and Hue, the combat across the provinces, the intelligence and perception puzzle, the role of the media and the home front, the leadership crisis in Washington, and the lasting legacy of Tet. Maps, timelines, and plain-language summaries keep everything easy to follow.This guide is written for general readers, students, and history enthusiasts who want an accessible single volume on one of the defining moments of the twentieth century. If you want to finally understand how 26 days of fighting could end a presidency and turn a war, start reading today. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798349279874
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. In the opening hours of January 30, 1968, the Vietnam War changed direction.Across South Vietnam, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launched a coordinated surprise offensive that struck cities, bases, and the very heart of Saigon. American leaders had spent months assuring the public that the enemy was fading and victory was close. The Tet Offensive shattered that story in a matter of days.Most accounts of this period are either dense academic studies or scattered fragments that assume you already know the players and the geography. This guide solves that problem. It gives you one clear, well-paced narrative that explains the Tet Offensive from start to finish, with the context a newcomer needs and the depth a curious reader wants.You will follow the tense military climate of 1967, the secret planning behind the assault, and the staggered attacks that caught defenders off guard. You will move through the street battles of Saigon and the savage siege of Hue, including the massacre that left deep scars. You will see why a costly battlefield defeat for the communists still became the turning point of the war.The guide then carries the story home. It shows how television images and trusted news voices reshaped American opinion, how confidence in official statements collapsed, and how the pressure drove President Lyndon Johnson to step away from reelection. Clear chapters trace the intelligence failures, the fighting in the provinces, and the long aftershocks that shaped politics and military thinking for decades.Inside you will find the lead-up and planning of the offensive, the battles for Saigon and Hue, the combat across the provinces, the intelligence and perception puzzle, the role of the media and the home front, the leadership crisis in Washington, and the lasting legacy of Tet. Maps, timelines, and plain-language summaries keep everything easy to follow.This guide is written for general readers, students, and history enthusiasts who want an accessible single volume on one of the defining moments of the twentieth century. If you want to finally understand how 26 days of fighting could end a presidency and turn a war, start reading today. This gripping narrative explores the sudden military onslaught that shattered public confidence and fundamentally altered the course of a global conflict. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798349279874
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Tet 1968 | The 26-Day Battle That Shocked America, Ended a Presidency, and Turned the Vietnam War - A History for Curious Readers | James Wottford | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | No Fluff Publishing | EAN 9798349279874 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. N° de réf. du vendeur 135842271
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