It was part of the Tet offensive of '68.
Battle of Khe Sanh happened on 1968-01-21.
The siege of Khe Sanh .
One can find information about the Battle of Khe Sanh online via the 'History' website. The seventy seven siege took place in early 1968 and was one of the most deadliest in history.
Somewhere between the 8th of April and the 9th of July 1968
The US Marines at Khe Sanh won because Khe Sanh did not fall to the NVA. At Khe Sanh, General Giap intended to repeat his success against the French Army at Dien Bien Phu fourteen years earlier, but the siege failed because the US managed to supply Khe Sanh by air and provide tactical air support for the defenders, whereas the French air link to Dien Bien Phu was tenuous at best after that siege began.
The Marines of Khe Sanh - 2015 was released on: USA: 21 January 2015
Diem and Thieu.
3900 ft.
Praised...but remember, it was really the B-52s that saved the day!
The Offical U.S. figures for casualties during the Battle, have 205 killed and 816 wounded. A more detailed assessment found 730 killed, 2,598 wounded, and 7 missing. Not sure how many of those were Marines. For more information about the siege of Khe Sanh see: http://www.answers.com/topic/siege-of-khe-sanh
The Battle of Khe Sanh began in January 1968 as part of the larger Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War. It was primarily a strategic point for U.S. and South Vietnamese forces, serving as a base for operations in the northern regions of South Vietnam. The North Vietnamese Army sought to overrun the base to divert American resources and demonstrate their strength, aiming to undermine U.S. morale and influence in the region. The battle ultimately became a protracted siege, reflecting the intense and complex nature of the conflict.
The largest battle in the Vietnam War was the Battle of Khe Sanh, which took place from January to April 1968. This intense confrontation saw U.S. Marines and their allies defend the Khe Sanh Combat Base against a prolonged siege by North Vietnamese forces. The battle was notable for its heavy casualties and significant use of artillery and air support, ultimately serving as a pivotal moment in the war, influencing public perception and military strategy.