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AP US History
Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.8
How is the Tet Offensive seen as a turning point within both military and political contexts of the Vietnam War?
It led to an immediate U.S withdrawal from Vietnam.
It resulted in a decisive victory for the U.S., shortening the war considerably.
Despite being militarily unsuccessful, it profoundly damaged U.S confidence and credibility leading to shifts in strategy and policy adjustments.
It marked the end of North Vietnamese resistance.
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