The Tet Offensive was a crucial period during the Vietnam War that marked a major escalation in this conflict. Readers discover the whys and hows of this campaign as they take a clear and focused look at an important chapter in U.S. history. The age-appropriate text and carefully chosen historical images give readers an accessible overview of the Tet Offensive, including the military leaders involved, the historical content behind the conflict in Vietnam as a whole, and the effects of this military campaign on the war--and beyond it.