Military & Warfare

Battle of Khe Sanh Begins

The Battle of Khe Sanh began as a significant military engagement in the Vietnam War. Taking place near the Khe Sanh Combat Base in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam, the battle involved U.S. Marines and North Vietnamese forces. It was marked by intense fighting and siege conditions, with the U.S. forces aiming to capture and hold the strategic base to prevent North Vietnamese infiltration. This confrontation quickly drew substantial media attention due to its ferocity and implications for the war’s outcome.

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