All Battles

Battle of Huế

1968 • Thừa Thiên Huế Stadtkampf

Historical Overview

Most brutal urban combat of the war in the ancient capital.

Quick Facts

Outcome:US victory (Tact.).

USA & S. Vietnam

  • Commander: Ngô Quang Trưởng
  • Strength: 15.000 Mann
  • Casualties: 668

N. Vietnam (PAVN)

  • Commander: unbekannt
  • Strength: 12.000 Mann
  • Casualties: 5000

Strategic Context

Part of the Tet Offensive; battle for the cultural capital.

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Historical Locations

Exact location not recorded in historical records