Battle of Hue City

The Battle of Hue City was a fierce confrontation during the Vietnam War in 1968, when North Vietnamese forces launched a surprise attack to capture the ancient city of Hue in South Vietnam. U.S. and South Vietnamese troops fought hard to reclaim the city, resulting in intense urban combat and significant destruction. The battle lasted about a month and was a turning point, highlighting the complexities of the war and the difficulty of winning hearts and minds in Vietnam. It also revealed the brutal reality of guerrilla warfare and the resilience of both sides.