This day in Vietnam

Vietnam- Feb 29 1968 L Mendel Rivers- Chairman House Armed Srvs Comm states US should either use nuclear weapons or withdraw from Khesanh.

This day in Vietnam

Vietnam- Feb 28, 1969- Communist offensive continues as gunners shell aprx 30 targets. US troops fight a day-long battle near Saigon.

This day in Vietnam

Vietnam- Feb 27, 1967- The VC shell the US airbase at Danang, killing 12 Americans.

This day in Vietnam

Vietnam- Feb 26, 1967- US cruisers & destroyers of the 7th Fleet shell N Vietnamese supply routes along a 250-mile stretch near the DMZ

This day in Vietnam

Vietnam- Feb 25, 1969- Following an attack by NV suicide squad on a US position near the DMZ, 36 US Marines are killed.

This day in Vietnam

Vietnam- Feb 24, 1968- the US mission to Saigon admits for the 1st time pacification efforts suffered setbacks as a result of the Tet offensive.

This day in Vietnam

Vietnam- Feb 23, 1969- Communist forces, striking Saigon & 115 other targets begin what allies long predicted as general offensive- 'post-Tet'