The Battle of Hue 1968: Fight for the Imperial City by James H. Willbanks (Engli

Description: The Battle of Hue 1968 by James H. Willbanks, Ramiro Bujeiro In late January 1968, some 84,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops launched a country-wide general offensive in South Vietnam. The bitter fighting that raged in Hue for more than three weeks drew the attention of the world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In late January 1968, some 84,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops launched a country-wide general offensive in South Vietnam. The bitter fighting that raged in Hue for more than three weeks drew the attention of the world.Hue was the ancient capital of Vietnam, and as such, had been previously avoided by both sides; it had not seen any serious fighting prior to 1968. All that changed on the night of January 31 that year when four North Vietnamese battalions and supporting Viet Cong units simultaneously attacked and occupied both parts of the city straddling the Perfume River.The Communist forces dug in and prepared to defend their hold on the city. US Marines and South Vietnamese soldiers were ordered to clear the city, supported by US Army artillery and troops. A brutal urban battle ensued as combat raged from house to house and door to door. Eventually, the Marines and the South Vietnamese forces retook Hue, but it was a bloody fight and resulted in large-scale destruction of the city.This illustrated volume details one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Tet Offensive, which led to a sea change in US policy in Vietnam. Author Biography Dr James H. Willbanks is a decorated Vietnam veteran and Professor Emeritus of Military History at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Dr Willbanks joined the CGSC faculty in 1992, when he retired from the Army as a lieutenant colonel with 23 years service as an Infantry officer in various assignments in the United States and overseas, to include a tour as an infantry advisor with a South Vietnamese regiment during the 1972 North Vietnamese Easter Offensive. Table of Contents ORIGINS OF THE CAMPAIGN- The Tet Offensive- Hue CityCHRONOLOGYOPPOSING PLANS- North Vietnamese- AlliedOPPOSING COMMANDERS- Allied- North VietnameseOPPOSING FORCES- Allied- The NVA and VC- Orders of battle, Hue City, January 31–March 2, 1968THE BATTLE OF HUE- Prelude to the battle- The initial attack- The Marines respond- Fighting south of the Perfume River continues- The fight for the Citadel- The final pushAFTERMATHTHE BATTLEFIELD TODAYBIBLIOGRAPHYINDEX Review a nicely balanced look at the battle -- Robin Buckland * Military Model Scene * Promotional In late January 1968, some 84,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops launched a country-wide general offensive in South Vietnam. The bitter fighting that raged in Hue for more than three weeks drew the attention of the world. Review Quote "a nicely balanced look at the battle" - Robin Buckland, Military Model Scene Promotional "Headline" In late January 1968, some 84,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops launched a country-wide general offensive in South Vietnam, mounting simultaneous assaults on 36 of 44 provincial capitals, and five of the six autonomous cities (including the capital city of Saigon). The longest and bloodiest battle occurred in Hue, the most venerated place in Vietnam. The bitter fighting that raged there for more than three weeks drew the attention of the world. Feature The Battle of Hue was arguably one of the bloodiest and most important battles of the entire war. Details ISBN1472844718 Author Ramiro Bujeiro Short Title The Battle of Hue 1968 Pages 96 Series Campaign Language English ISBN-10 1472844718 ISBN-13 9781472844712 Format Paperback Subtitle Fight for the Imperial City Imprint Osprey Publishing Series Number 371 Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2021-11-25 Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-11-25 UK Release Date 2021-11-25 Illustrator Ramiro Bujeiro Illustrations Colour illustrations throughout, including 2d maps, photographs, 3d diagrams, and battlescene artworks. Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC DEWEY 959.704342 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-02-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134802406;

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