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Question 8 • TN-US History

How did the Tet Offensive affect the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War?

Answer
A
It allowed them to enjoy a resounding military victory.
B
It led to the loss of more than 50,000 of their troops.
C
It decreased their morale because it led to defeat at the hands of the NVA.
D
It led them to develop new tactics to combat guerrilla warfare.

Explanation

The Tet Offensive was a major military defeat for the Viet Cong, who suffered enormous casualties—more than 50,000 troops were killed. Although the offensive damaged U.S. public confidence in the war, it did not give the Viet Cong a military victory. The correct choice is “It led to the loss of more than 50,000 of their troops.”

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