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Vietnam War - The Tet Offensive

Time: Tuesday Jan 30, 1968

Place: South Vietnam

Details: The Tet Offensive began on 30 January 1968, as over 100 cities were attacked by over 85,000 enemy troops, including assaults on key military installations, headquarters, and government buildings and offices, including the U.S. Embassy in Saigon.

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