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because the fighting was going no where and they understood that it would be a long time to ever get the north off the south back, and that signaed for a long war, and also the advantage the north Vietnam had on fighting in their own country..giving them and edge on American forces.

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The U.S Military suffered a major strategic blow in the Tet Offensive

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Tet offensive.

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Q: What battle showed Americans the Vietnam War was not nearly over as the government had suggested?
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