The siege at Hue ultimately determined the outcome of the Vietnam War. Now, here is the most complete account yet of that fateful battle . . .
With reports from many eyewitnesses, Smith presents the day-to-day struggle in gripping detail, following the bloody fight in the street by the three US Marine battalions who played the decisive role in the liberation of Hue. Smith also covers the social and political upheaval in the ancient city of temples and palaces, the now-verified executions of nearly 3,000 civilians by the NVA and VC, and the crucial role of the American press.
