The public had been told that the US was winning the war in Vietnam. Upon seeing the TET fighting on the TV news, it was apparent, that that was not the case. The government could say anything, but a picture was worth a thousand words. The public had been told that the US was winning the war in Vietnam. Upon seeing the TET fighting on the TV news, it was apparent, that that was not the case. The government could say anything, but a picture was worth a thousand words.
1968 TET Offensive
Taught the American people (public) not to believe what their government was telling them. Example: We're winning! (Then comes the TET offensive).
it seemed to prove that America was not winning in Vietnam.
Westmoreland
No
Tet offensive
The Tet Offensive
1968 TET Offensive
Taught the American people (public) not to believe what their government was telling them. Example: We're winning! (Then comes the TET offensive).
it seemed to prove that America was not winning in Vietnam.
tet offensive / living-room war
Westmoreland
No
The Tet Offensive had a significant impact on the Vietnam War, as it resulted in a steep decline in support for the war among the American public. The US and South Vietnam actually won a tactical victory, however, it was a political victory for North Vietnam.
waning support for the war in the US
The Tet Offensive .
A percentage said My Lai; a percentage said Tet; by far the largest percentage said the DRAFT! Watching My Lai and Tet on television was one thing. Recieving your draft notice in the mail was quite another!