The Vietnam War is the most prominent of the proxy wars during the Cold War. The turning point in the conflict was the Tet Offensive. A huge attack by the viet cong in various cities of South Vietnam. It completely took the US- and South Vietnamese troops by surprise. By calculations the offensive was a victory for the USA, but in hindsight it had a huge impact on the home front. Find out all about the Tet Offensive and the battle tactics of the assaults in South Vietnam with Indy Neidell on IT'S HISTORY.