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The TET truce was originally a time of ceasefire during the Vietnam War between North Vietnam and South Vietnam to allow for the celebration of the Vietnamese holiday the lunar New Year. It was part of the Second Indochinese Conflict. The truce begun in 1967 from the 8th to the 12th of February.[1] In 1968 during the period of TET, North Vietnamese forces broke the truce and attacked South Vietnam. This event became known as the TET offensive. The impact of this truce and the subsequent breaking of the truce became significant to the direction and results of the Vietnamese war.
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Duration | Started in 1965, continued until 1968 when the North attacked during the set days of the truce. |
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Location | Vietnam |
Cause | The TET truce was implemented to allow Vietnamese citizens to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The TET truce was violated by North Vietnam in 1968. |
Motive | The truce has attempted to allow for celebration, however its violation by the North in 1968 was motivated by the opportunity to surprise attack the South Vietnamese Arm. |
Target | North Vietnamese Army targeted the city areas of South Vietnam. They were able to capture the Embassy, the Post Office and ___ for a short amount of time. |
Outcome | The TET truce and consequent offensive of 1968 is seen to be the turning point of the Vietnam War. |
Casualties | |
North Vietnamese Casualties - 50,000 dead. | |
South Vietnamese/US casualties - 12,727 dead and 2,600 fatalities. | |
Civilians - 7,721 dead and 18,516 wounded. |
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