The 1975 Spring Offensive was a crucial military strategy employed by North Vietnamese forces, characterized by a series of well-coordinated attacks that aimed to reclaim territories lost during earlier stages of the Vietnam War. In late 1974, North Vietnam had begun preparing for an offensive to propel its military agenda toward the reunification of Vietnam. The offensive commenced in March 1975 and unfolded across several key regions in South Vietnam, including the Central Highlands and urban centers. Notably, the campaign was marked by significant use of artillery and armored units, which had been bolstered by the North's growing military supply chain.</br>As North Vietnamese forces swept through the South, cities like Pleiku and Ban Me Thuot fell in rapid succession. The South Vietnamese government struggled to respond effectively due to a combination of dwindling troop morale and a lack of adequate U.S. military support, following the decline of American involvement in the region. The swiftness of the offensive was unexpected by South Vietnamese leadership and contributed to the disarray of their armed forces.</br>The culmination of the Spring Offensive was evident when the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) advanced toward the South Vietnamese capital, Saigon. As the NVA captured key locations, the South Vietnamese government sought to negotiate an end to hostilities. Tensions escalated as citizens faced mass evacuations, signaling the imminent collapse of the South Vietnamese state. This offensive effectively set the wheels in motion for the ultimate fall of Saigon and the unification of Vietnam under communist rule by April 30, 1975.