Battle of Khe Sanh

The Battle of Khe Sanh took place during the Vietnam War from January to April 1968. U.S. Marines defended the Khe Sanh Combat Base against a significant North Vietnamese Army (NVA) siege. Despite being heavily outnumbered, the Marines held out for 77 days, relying on air support and artillery. The battle drew attention due to its intensity and the strategic significance of Khe Sanh near the Ho Chi Minh Trail. In the end, the NVA withdrew, but the battle highlighted the challenges U.S. forces faced in Vietnam, leading to heavy casualties and raising questions about military strategy.