Battle of Saigon (1968)

First Battle of Saigon
Part of the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War

Black smoke covers areas of the capital city and fire trucks rush to the scenes of fires set during attacks by the Viet Cong during the festive Tet holiday period. Saigon, 1968.
DateJanuary 30 – March 7, 1968
Location
Saigon, South Vietnam
Result

South Vietnamese-American victory

  • Communist attack repelled
  • North Vietnamese political and propaganda success
  • Increased anti-war sentiment in the United States
Belligerents
 South Vietnam
 United States
 Australia		  Viet Cong
 North Vietnam
Commanders and leaders
Nguyễn Văn Thiệu
William Westmoreland
Robert McNamara		 Trần Độ
Trần Văn Trà
Casualties and losses
Unknown 1,100 killed

The First Battle of Saigon, fought during the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War, was the coordinated attack by communist forces, including both the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong (VC), against Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam.

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