Battle of Hue

The Battle of Hue was a major conflict during the Vietnam War in 1968, when North Vietnamese forces launched a surprise attack on the city of Hue, a historic and cultural center in South Vietnam. The battle lasted nearly a month, involving intense urban fighting between North Vietnamese troops, Viet Cong fighters, and South Vietnamese and U.S. forces. It resulted in widespread destruction, heavy casualties, and significant loss of life. The battle highlighted the brutal nature of the war, the challenges of urban combat, and the difficulty of gaining support among the Vietnamese population.