U.S. Marines recapture key buildings in Hue 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1968)


Video: 'Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War - Tet! [7/13]' (Battle of Hue at 29:24)

(Tuesday, February 6, 1968; during the Tet Offensive, part of the Vietnam War, Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — A week into the Battle of Hue, five U.S. Marine companies recaptured some key buildings today, including a hospital, jail and provincial headquarters.