Vietnam War : Marines Recapture the Imperial City of Hue

Recapture the Imperial City of Hue

As part of the Tet Offensive of 1968, the VC and North Vietnamese dedicated two regiments to the seizure of the imperial capital of Hue. On the morning of 31 January 1968, the North Vietnamese 6th Regiment attacked the walled citadel north of the Perfume River. The 4th Regiment attacked the new city south of the river.
The United States Marines encounter overwhelming odds while recapturing the Imperial City of Hue (the Citadel). The 101st Army Airborne had failed to cut off the enemy supply line, which prolonged the fierce urban battle.