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Summary of Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam by Mark Bowden

Summary of Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam by Mark Bowden

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This is a summary and not the main book. In what would become known as the Tet Offensive, the North Vietnamese launched over one hundred attacks across South Vietnam in the early hours of January 31, 1968. The capture of Hue, Vietnam's intellectual and cultural capital, by 10,000 National Liberation Front troops who stormed the city of 140,000 from hidden camps was Tet's linchpin. Except for two small military outposts, they had control of the entire city within hours. American commanders ordered small marine companies to fight thousands of firmly ensconced enemy troops because they refused to believe the Front's size and scope. In some of the most intense urban combat since World War II, Lieutenant Colonel Ernie Cheatham would finally devise a plan to retake the city, building by building, after several futile and deadly days.


Through interviews with participants from both sides and unprecedented access to war archives in the United States and Vietnam, Bowden narrates each phase of this crucial battle from multiple perspectives. The Battle of Hue, which lasted for 24 days and resulted in the deaths of 10,000 people, was by far the bloodiest war battle. The American debate never again focused on winning; instead, it focused on how to leave. A gripping and moving account of this pivotal moment can be found in Hue 1968.
Language
English
Pages
25
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
December 25, 2022

Summary of Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam by Mark Bowden

Gold Christopher
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
This is a summary and not the main book. In what would become known as the Tet Offensive, the North Vietnamese launched over one hundred attacks across South Vietnam in the early hours of January 31, 1968. The capture of Hue, Vietnam's intellectual and cultural capital, by 10,000 National Liberation Front troops who stormed the city of 140,000 from hidden camps was Tet's linchpin. Except for two small military outposts, they had control of the entire city within hours. American commanders ordered small marine companies to fight thousands of firmly ensconced enemy troops because they refused to believe the Front's size and scope. In some of the most intense urban combat since World War II, Lieutenant Colonel Ernie Cheatham would finally devise a plan to retake the city, building by building, after several futile and deadly days.


Through interviews with participants from both sides and unprecedented access to war archives in the United States and Vietnam, Bowden narrates each phase of this crucial battle from multiple perspectives. The Battle of Hue, which lasted for 24 days and resulted in the deaths of 10,000 people, was by far the bloodiest war battle. The American debate never again focused on winning; instead, it focused on how to leave. A gripping and moving account of this pivotal moment can be found in Hue 1968.
Language
English
Pages
25
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
December 25, 2022

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