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The Tet Offensive in January 1968 shocked many Americans as it contradicted the U.S. government's optimistic claims about the Vietnam War's progress. Graphic media coverage of the intense fighting and high casualties exposed the brutal reality of the conflict, leading to a growing disillusionment with the war. This widespread perception that the war was unwinnable fueled anti-war sentiments and protests across the country, significantly shifting public opinion against continued U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
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How broad was the tet offensive and why did this shock Americans?
Because we lost!
How did Tet Offensive change the war?
The Tet offensive of 1968 demonstrated that despite the element of surprise, American soldiers were able to repel determined and well coordinated attacks. Small unit tactics, excellent NCO leadership, and determination of the soldiers were able to turn the tide for the Americans. The Tet offensive of 1968 demonstrated that despite the element of surprise, American soldiers were able to repel determined and well coordinated attacks. Small unit tactics, excellent NCO leadership, and determination of the soldiers were able to turn the tide for the Americans.
How did the Tet Offensive impact American perceptions of the Vietnam War?
The main impact of Tet was to harden US civilians' resolve against the war. This is because Tet, on the ground, was an absolute disaster for the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese. We had been led to believe the Vietnamese couldn't launch an offensive like this, and when it happened it shocked the Americans.
Who reported that the Americans had successfully repelled the Tet Offensive?
William Westmoreland
Who reported the Americans had successfully repelled the tet offensive?
William Westmoreland
Why did the Tet offensive weaken many Americans confidence in their government?
Yes
Who was involved in tet offensive?
NVA and VC units against the allies.
What was event that took place at Vietnam made Americans cautious of the troops in Vietnam?
Tet
Was the tet offensive the last war between the french and vietnamese?
The Tet Offensive happened in 1968, long after the French withdrew from Indochina. The Tet Offensive was the turning point in the Vietnam War, and was launched against the United States.
Who Offensive turned public opinion against the Vietnam War?
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!
How was the Tet offensive an example of the credibility gap?
The Tet Offensive meant widening the gap of comfort. American media over played this so much that it left the Americans with a false sense of comfort.
When did Walter Cronkite say he was against the Vietnam War?
During the TET offensive of 1968.
