THE EASTER OFFENSIVE VIETNAM 1972: Volume 1 - Invasion across the DMZ

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On 30 March 1972, the South Vietnamese were attacked by regular North Vietnamese Army divisions supported by hundreds of armored vehicles that crashed though their defensive lines along the border.

The South Vietnamese resistance shuddered, and then crumbled under the communist onslaught, putting Hue the ancient imperial capital at risk. It was only thanks to US airpower, directed by a small group of courageous American advisers, which helped to turn the tide. Under the command of a new capable commander, the South Vietnamese then methodically counterattacked to retake some of the lost ground. This culminated in the ferocious street fighting for Quang Tri.

Contains 130 photos, five maps and 18 color profiles.