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Section III (Peace and Conflict): Conflict in Indochina 1954-1979
Quick questions on The Tet Offensive 1968: HSC Modern History Indochina
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What is hue?Show answer
The most prolonged urban battle was at Hue, the former imperial capital. PAVN and PLAF (around 10,000 troops, including the 6th PAVN Regiment) occupied the Citadel from 31 January 1968. US Marine units (2nd Battalion 5th Marines, 1st Battalion 1st Marines) and ARVN forces fought house by house. The Citadel was retaken on 25 February 1968.
What is khe Sanh?Show answer
The siege of Khe Sanh ran from 21 January to 9 July 1968. The 26th Marine Regiment, supported by ARVN Ranger and Special Forces units, held the base against the PAVN 304th and 325C Divisions. Operation Niagara delivered around 100,000 tonnes of air-dropped munitions, the heaviest tactical air support of the war. US losses: 274 killed at the base, around 1,300 wounded.
What is q1?Show answer
Source A is an extract from Walter Cronkite's CBS broadcast (27 February 1968). Using Source A and your own knowledge, explain the impact of the Tet Offensive on American public opinion. [5 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Evaluate the extent to which the Tet Offensive was a military defeat but a political victory for the DRV. [25 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Compare the views of James Willbanks and Lien-Hang Nguyen on the strategic intent of the Tet Offensive. [10 marks]
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