A distinct demonstration of the art of encirclement in Route 9 - Khe Sanh Campaign of 1968

A distinct demonstration of the art of encirclement in Route 9 - Khe Sanh Campaign of 1968

Monday, July 31, 2023, 15:11 (GMT+7)
 Over half a century ago, to realise a strategic diversion action in preparation for the General Offensive and Uprising of 1968 throughout the South, we launched a large-scale combined arms offensive campaign at the Khe Sanh - Route 9 and achieved a great victory. The Campaign left behind valuable experiences in military art, among which the distinct feature was the art of encircling and cutting off the enemy.

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