The Tet Offensive was a series of surprise attacks launched by the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces against South Vietnam and its allies during the Vietnam War. It began on January 30, 1968, coinciding with the lunar new year holiday known as Tet.
Related terms
Guerrilla Warfare: A type of warfare where small groups use unconventional tactics like ambushes and hit-and-run attacks to fight against larger conventional forces.
Viet Cong: Communist guerrilla fighters in South Vietnam who were allied with North Vietnam during the war.
Ho Chi Minh Trail: A network of supply routes used by North Vietnam to transport troops and supplies into South Vietnam.