Dak To and the Border Battles of Vietnam, 1967-1968

In 1967, the North Vietnamese launched a series of offensives in the Central Highlands along the border with South Vietnam--a strategic move intended to draw U.S. and South Vietnamese forces away from major cities before the Tet Offensive. A series of bloody engagements known as "the border battles" followed, with the principle action taking place at Dak To. Drawing on the writings of key figures, veterans' memoirs and the author's records from two tours in Vietnam, this book merges official history with the recollections of those who were there, revealing previously unpublished details of these decisive battles. In 1967, The North Vietnamese Launched A Series Of Offensives Along The Border With South Vietnam. A Series Of Engagements Known As The Border Battles Followed, With The Principle Action Taking Place At Dak To. This Book Merges Official History With The Recollections Of Those Who Were There, Revealing Previously Unpublished Details Of These Decisive Battles-- Background -- The U.s. At War -- Dak To -- Last Of The Border Battles -- Aftermath: Tet '68; 31 January 1968. Michael A. Eggleston. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 201-2074) And Index. "In 1967, the North Vietnamese launched a series of offensives along the border with South Vietnam. A series of engagements known as "the border battles" followed, with the principle action taking place at Dak To. This book merges official history with the recollections of those who were there, revealing previously unpublished details of these decisive battles"-- Provided by publisher