Extended Summary - Hue 1968: Based On The Book By Mark Bowden

EXTENDED SUMMARY

HUẾ 1968

BASED ON THE BOOK BY MARK BOWDEN

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CONTENT

The Eve of Tet

The Infiltration and the Initial Attack

The Fight for the MACV Compound and Early Reactions

The Growing Battle and the Arrival of Reinforcements

Big Ernie and Shifting Tactics

House-to-House Fighting and Civilian Impact

The Struggle for Key Locations

The Purges and the Human Cost

Taking Back the Citadel and the End of the Battle

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Huế 1968 A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam by Mark Bowden vividly recounts the dramatic events that unfolded during the Tet Offensive. The narrative plunges into the heart of Huế, a crucial city seized by the National Liberation Front. It follows the experiences of diverse individuals as the city transforms into a fierce urban battleground. The story intricately details the infiltration and initial control by the Front, the desperate fight by American and South Vietnamese forces to counterattack, and the devastating impact on the civilian population. The book explores themes of cultural significance amidst conflict, the intense realities of close-quarters combat, and the far-reaching consequences of this pivotal event in the Vietnam War.

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Release date

Audiobook: March 27, 2025