In early 1968, for the first time in the Vietnamese struggle, the enemy committed his main force to sustained, decisive combat throughout South Vietnam. Targeting large population centers, as yet untouched by the war, the enemy executed a well coordinated massive offensive during the Tet holiday in early February. Gambling on the hope that the populace would join against the GVN if supported by the presence of NVA/VC forces, the enemy directed his operations in three main efforts: G Attack Allied installations to tie down units and divert counteroffensive efforts.
DesignationFMFRP 12-42 Professional Knowledge Gained From Operational E
EditionJan 1968
StatusSuperseded
Pages270
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
CollectionHistoric