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Title:
Communist preparations for the Tet offensive in retrospect
Date of Creation:
1968
Date of Declassification:
May 4, 1976
Type of Document:
Report
Level of Classification:
NOT GIVEN
Status of Copy:
ORIGINAL
Pagination, Illustration:
5 p.
Abstract:
Communist Preparations for the Tet Offensive in Retrospect [description of key elements of preparation: secrecy; dissemination of a new indoctrination "resolution," calling for a general offensive to prepare the way for a Communist-dominated coalition govt.; strengthening of rural and urban units; and training of new sapper units]. Report. [1968. ] 5 p. Security classification not given. Released May 4, 1976.
Indexing Terms:
TET OFFENSIVE
VIET CONG 1967-1968 WINTER-SPRING CAMPAIGN PLAN
COMMUNIST CENTRAL OFFICE FOR SOUTH VIETNAM
RESOLUTION 13 OF LAO DONG PARTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE
VIET CONG PREPARATIONS FOR TET OFFENSIVE
VIET CONG POLITICAL INDOCTRINATION PROGRAM BEFORE TET OFFENSIVE
VIET CONG SAPPERS SPECIAL TRAINING
KHE SANH
DEMILITARIZED ZONE

Declassified Documents Reference System Location:
1978-38E