Vietnam buries 731 war dead from 1968 Tet Offensive

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 07:03 · Archive

Vietnam has buried the remains of 731 people killed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, nearly six decades after the conflict.

The remains of 731 people believed killed during the 1968 Tet Offensive have been laid to rest in Ho Chi Minh City, nearly six decades after their deaths. Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended memorial services at Le Thi Rieng Park, where thousands carrying white flowers lined the roads as the remains were taken for burial.

The remains were recovered from mass graves after excavations lasting over three months, which began on 23 June at the park, previously the site of Do Thanh Cemetery. They were laid to rest at Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs' Cemetery in the city previously known as Saigon.

The Tet Offensive began on 31 January 1968, when North Vietnamese communist forces launched coordinated attacks across South Vietnam during the Lunar New Year holiday. The offensive sparked fierce fighting and heavy casualties in the southern capital, where communist fighters attacked the U.S. Embassy, military installations and government buildings. Although the communist forces suffered a military defeat, the offensive shocked Washington and undermined U.S. public support for the war, becoming a turning point in the conflict.

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• Vietnam buries remains of 731 war dead nearly 6 decades after the Tet OffensiveThe remains of 731 people believed killed during the 1968 Tet Offensive have been laid to rest in Ho Chi Minh City, nearly six decades after North Vietnamese communist forces launched coordinated surprise attacks across South Vietnam during the Lunar New Year holiday.News4Jax · 14 Oct, 06:30
• Vietnam buries remains of 731 war dead nearly 6 decades after the Tet OffensiveThe remains of 731 people believed killed during the 1968 Tet Offensive have been laid to rest in Ho Chi Minh City, nearly six decades after North Vietnamese communist forces launched coordinated surprise attacks across South Vietnam during the Lunar New Year holiday.Clickorlando · 14 Oct, 06:30

In this story: Vietnam · Ho Chi Minh City · Le Minh Hung · South Vietnam · North Vietnam · United States

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