Special Forces: Untold Stories Season 1 Episode 2 On January 31, 1968, North Vietnam violates a truce during "Tet", the Vietnamese New Year. The NVA, or North Vietnamese Army, launches shock attacks on several key cities and provinces in South Vietnam. With 24 hours, the US embassy in Saig

On January 31, 1968, North Vietnam violated a truce during "Tet", the Vietnamese New Year. The attack, launched by the NVA or North Vietnamese Army, was a surprise and included shock attacks on several key cities and provinces in South Vietnam. The attack was concentrated on the cities of Hue, Saigon, and Da Nang.

The NVA had planned the attack for months, and it involved infiltrating thousands of soldiers throughout the cities and establishing safe houses and weapons caches. The attack was aimed at both military and civilian targets and was intended to put an end to the war in Vietnam by destroying the South Vietnamese government and forcing the United States to withdraw its troops.

The United States had been expecting an attack, but they did not anticipate one of this magnitude, and within 24 hours, the US embassy in Saigon was under siege. The embassy was targeted by a group of NVA soldiers who had taken over a nearby building and were launching rocket-propelled grenades at the embassy. The attack was relentless, and the American soldiers inside the embassy were quickly running out of ammunition and supplies.

Meanwhile, in the city of Hue, where the NVA had established themselves in force, the South Vietnamese army was ordered to liberate the city. The fighting in Hue was brutal, and the South Vietnamese soldiers were forced to fight house-to-house against well-entrenched NVA soldiers. The battle for Hue lasted over a month, and when it was over, the city was left in ruins.

In the end, the Tet Offensive showed that the NVA had the ability to launch major offensives against the South Vietnamese army and the Americans. Although the attack was a military failure for the NVA, it was a psychological victory, as it showed the world that the Vietnam War was far from over.

The Untold Stories of the Special Forces during this episode showcase the bravery and dedication of the soldiers who fought during the Tet Offensive. Special Forces operatives worked tirelessly to support the South Vietnamese army and American soldiers in besieged locations, including the embassy in Saigon.

Special Forces were tasked with rescuing the American soldiers trapped inside the embassy. They had to penetrate the enemy lines, evade snipers, and fight off NVA soldiers who were trying to stop them. Their mission was a success, and they were able to rescue the soldiers and evacuate them from the embassy.

Throughout the episode, the viewer will gain insight into the tactics, strategies, and bravery of the Special Forces soldiers who fought during the Tet Offensive. Their stories will showcase how small, highly trained units could make a significant difference in the outcome of major battles. As the episode concludes, viewers will understand the significance of the Tet Offensive and the critical role that the Special Forces played during this pivotal moment in history.