Siege of Khe Sanh

The Siege of Khe Sanh was a brutal 77-day battle during the Vietnam War in 1968, where North Vietnamese forces surrounded and attacked a U.S. Marine base in South Vietnam. They aimed to overwhelm the defenders and draw U.S. attention away from the larger Tet Offensive. Despite constant bombardment and attacks, the U.S. forces held the base with the help of air support and supplies. Ultimately, the siege ended with the U.S. withdrawing in April 1968. It became a symbol of intense military struggle and raised questions about its strategic significance in the broader conflict.