10:13.10 : The Citadel at Hue
10.13.10 : The Citadel at Hue
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| Former President Ho Chi Minh presides over the Citadel in Hue. Veterans Joe Caley, of Akron, OH, Mike Blake and Nathan Lewis, both of Ithaca, NY, examine the bullet holes and shrapnel marks left in the marble 42 years ago. |
The South Vietnamese Army and U.S. Army protected
the city of Hue during the Tet Offensive in 1968. Hue,
situated on the perfume river, was also a base for U.S. Navy supply boats.
the city of Hue during the Tet Offensive in 1968. Hue,
situated on the perfume river, was also a base for U.S. Navy supply boats.
The battle at Hue began when the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army
invaded - despite agreements made between the two sides. The SVA
and U.S. Army were unprepared and what resulted was one of
the longest battles of the war in Viet Nam. The city was destroyed,
leaving behind one of the highest casualty counts: estimates vary,
stating more than 10,000 Viet Cong and civilians were killed,
Allied forces (SVA and U.S) lost over 600, and almost 4,000 wounded.
invaded - despite agreements made between the two sides. The SVA
and U.S. Army were unprepared and what resulted was one of
the longest battles of the war in Viet Nam. The city was destroyed,
leaving behind one of the highest casualty counts: estimates vary,
stating more than 10,000 Viet Cong and civilians were killed,
Allied forces (SVA and U.S) lost over 600, and almost 4,000 wounded.
The Citadel now attracts foreign visitors wishing to know the history of the country - at $55,000 Dong per person; or just under three dollars U.S.
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