Tet 1968: The 26-Day Battle That Shocked America, Ended a Presidency, and Turned the Vietnam War - A History for Curious Readers

In the opening hours of January 30, 1968, the Vietnam War changed direction.

Across South Vietnam, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launched a coordinated surprise offensive that struck cities, bases, and the very heart of Saigon. American leaders had spent months assuring the public that the enemy was fading and victory was close. The Tet Offensive shattered that story in a matter of days.