Hue and DMZ

Hue

The Battle of Hue (1968) was one of the bloodiest and longest battles during the Tet attack. The battle took place in the Ancient Citadel of Hue. Hue is only 50 miles from the DMZ, the dividing line between South and North Vietnam during the war.

Picture of building destroyed by the war.

Rebuilt building.

Hue Citadel

Beautiful stone carvings and plants

I spent 3 hours wandering the grounds.

DMZ

Area near the 17th parallel

The 17th parallel was the dividing point between North and South Vietnam during the war. This region, Quang Tri province, was the location of the heavies fighting and the most devastating battles.

Khe Sanh Museum

The Battle of Khe Sanh began in January 1968 during the Tet New Year celebration when the military from the People’s Army of North Vietnam attacked a U.S. Marine group at Khe Sanh, located in South Vietnam near the border with Laos. For the next 77 days, a battle continued between the U.S. Marines, who were surrounded, and the North Vietnamese. Khe Sanh is known as one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War.

Vinh Moc Tunnels

People of this village dug tunnels to protect themselves during the war. Their village was located in the Quang Tri province.

The Rock pile

This was the location of a U.S. Marine base and the site of numerous battles.

Remains of explosives from Khe Sanh

Map of region

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