Description: Vietnam War Patch - 101st Airborne Division - Patch Original - Battle of Hue Citadel - Tet Offensive 1968 United States Army - Paratroopers - Screaming Eagles501st / 101st Airborne - US Army Paratroopers Measures - 3.2 x 2.4 inches (8 x 6 cms). During the Tet Offensive of 1968, the 101st Airborne Division, specifically the 1st Brigade, 501st Infantry Regiment, played a crucial role in the defense and recapture of Hue City, including the historic Hue Citadel. Hue City, located in central Vietnam, was a significant cultural, political, and military center. The Tet Offensive, launched by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and Viet Cong (VC) on January 30, 1968, involved surprise attacks across South Vietnam, including urban centers like Hue. The battle for Hue City was marked by intense urban warfare. The 101st Airborne Division engaged in street-to-street fighting, clearing buildings, and confronting well-entrenched enemy positions. Alongside Marines and South Vietnamese forces, they played a pivotal role in retaking key positions within the heavily fortified Hue Citadel. The recapture of Hue City was a strategic victory, demonstrating the ability of U.S. and South Vietnamese forces to respond effectively to large-scale offensives and regain control of crucial urban areas. The battle highlighted the valor and resilience of the 101st Airborne Division and underscored the complexities and challenges of urban warfare during the Vietnam War. Normal 0 false false false EN-AU JA AR-SA
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