Hue, 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam

November 28, 2018 - Dr. Mark Bowden On the morning of January 31, 1968, the North Vietnamese launched an ambitious series of attacks across South Vietnam in what would become known as the infamous Tet Offensive. One crucial goal of the attack was to capture the ancient city of Hue, resulting in one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Vietnam war. As the battle approached conclusion, the American goal shifted from victory to an evacuation policy. In this lecture, the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center hosts best-selling author Dr. Mark Bowden as he speaks about his latest book, Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam. Dr. Bowden discusses what he so vividly describes as the all-encompassing "storm of war" and the brutal reality that doing everything right was no guarantee of survival. For video of the USHAEC's podcasts, or to learn more about the USAHEC, find education support for teachers, researchers, and soldiers, or to find more programs at the USAHEC, please visit our website at www.usahec.org.