Operation Grand Slam

Operation Grand Slam was the initial military action of the 1964-1967 Vietnam War, conducted by North Vietnamese forces to infiltrate South Vietnam and trigger chaos and instability. The operation involved deploying trained communist fighters into South Vietnam with the goal of provoking an uprising or overwhelming South Vietnamese and American forces. While it aimed to spark a large-scale insurgency, it ultimately failed to achieve its objectives, leading to increased U.S. military intervention. The operation highlighted the complex and covert nature of the conflict, emphasizing insurgency tactics rather than conventional warfare.