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The Tet offensive marked the moment when what had been seen as a manageable overseas conflict turned into something much more messy. The assaults launched by the Viet Cong against the South Vietnamese and their US Military allies in early 1968 were a military fiasco. But the size of the offensive, the dramatic increase in US troop numbers it triggered, and the consequent loss of life on all sides, weighed heavily on US public opinion. The offensive also involved a draining battle for the Khe Sanh airstrip, used as a US Marine base. Khe Sanh became a symbol of the war's futility, abandoned as it was in June 1968, deemed to be of no strategic worth
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When was A Dramatic Turn of Events created?
A Dramatic Turn of Events was created on 2011-09-13.
The goal of vietnamization was to?
to over turn the vietnamese gov
What was Nixon's plan for winding down the war?
was to withdraw US troops and turn over fighting to Vietnamese troops.
What are different types of introductions?
Funnel, Dramatic, Quotation, and Turn about
What does 'phim heo' mean in English?
Translated from Vietnamese, 'phim heo', in English means 'film pigs'. This is not a very nice turn of phrase and in Vietnamese culture, is often associated with pornography.
What do you do if a heart turns into a question mark?
Your heat cannot possibly turn into a question mark.
What are the sidelines in basketball?
The sidelines in basketball mark the out of bounds mark. If you cross it and you are on offense you turn the ball over.
Why was the tet offense a turn in the war?
"For the first time the American people began to see how bad things were going in Vietnam. the government and President in America had been censoring everything that was going on and after the Vietnamese attacked an American Embassy and took it over, question began to whether or not American could win this war." The tet offensive can be seen as a publicity victory over the United States, which explains why it is seen as a turning point. Militarily the offensive was a disaster for North Vietnam.
When were you allowed to mark your ball on the green?
As long as the ball isn't in motion and it is on the green, you can mark its position and wait your turn to play.
Does anko turn curse mark 2 on Ultimate Ninja 3?
no.
How do you turn off the theft deterrent after it is activated in a Lincoln mark vii?
put your key in the door and turn it. Please Rate!!
What dramatic turn of events unfolded when the third person entered the scene?
The arrival of the third person caused a sudden and significant change in the situation.
