Battle of Huế

The Battle of Huế was a battle of the Vietnam War during the Tet Offensive. It happened between 31 January and 2 March 1968. Since Huế was part of an important route between Danang and the North Vietnam-South Vietnam border, Huế was an important target for communist Vietnamese soldiers to attack. The battle was one of the deadliest in the war. Even today, visitors to the city can see signs that the battle was fought in Huế. Some buildings that were damaged or destroyed were never fixed. Other buildings still have bullet holes left from the battle.

Battle Of Huế Media

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  Map of the initial NVA-VC attack on Hue city, January 30-31, 1968, showing the unit dispositions, advances, and strategic areas of interest. Influenced by maps from Erik Villard's "Combat Operations Staying the Course, October 1967-September 1968".

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  Hue: the initial dispositions

• Airfield, Hue Citadel July, 1967.jpg

  Hue Citadel Airfield, July 1967.

• Marines Clear Buildings, 2 February 1968 (16428160745).jpg

  U.S. Marines clear buildings in southern Huế supported by tanks.

• Ontos and Commandeered Vehicles, Hue, Vietnam (5877912158).jpg

  An M50 Ontos leads evacuation convoy of commandeered vehicles, 31 January.

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  U.S. Marines wounded during the battle

• 1st Cavalry Division helicopter resupply mission northwest of Hue.jpg

  1st Cavalry Division helicopter resupply mission northwest of Hue

• 5.7 Cavalry in action at Thon La Chu.jpg

  5/7th Cavalry in action at Thon La Chu

• Marines firing a 106mm recoilless rifle from classroom in Hue University.jpg

  U.S. Marines deploy a 106 mm recoilless rifle from within Huế University to target a PAVN machine gun emplacement.

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  A U.S. Marine carries an elderly Vietnamese civilian from Huế Hospital out of harm's way.