The Tet Offensive was a large-scale surprise attack by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces on numerous cities and military bases in South Vietnam. Although the attack ultimately failed militarily, it proved to be a significant psychological blow to U.S. morale as it challenged the narrative that the war was being won easily.

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The Tet Offensive

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The Tet Offensive

A) was initiated by the United States.
B) was a victory for the North Vietnamese.
C) was a small-scale attack.
D) proved psychologically damaging for the United States.
E) took place in 1972.

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