Originally Posted by Bigfella

Just one other point. Shek mentioned that the NLF estroyed itself during Tet. This is only partly true. It did cripple its combat strength, but the bulk of those who died were combat personnel rather than the more important organising cadre. These survived to mount even less successful 'mini-Tet' offensives later in the year (May & August I think). This finally crippled the NLF structure, along with much improved US tactics.