U.S. Marines in Vietnam

U.S. Marines at Khon Kaen face relentless attacks from North Vietnam, resulting in heavy casualties. The battle is marked by intense shelling, with more shells fired than in any other battle in history. Marines respond with counterattacks and airstrikes. Meanwhile, U.S. Navy jets target a crucial railroad bridge northeast of Hanoi, successfully damaging it and disrupting Viet Cong supply lines.

What was the strategic significance of the Marine installation at Khon Kaen?

• It was a major supply depot.

• It was located just south of the buffer zone.

• It was the headquarters of the U.S. forces.

• It was a training ground for new recruits.

How did the month-long attack impact the U.S. Marines?

• They captured a significant number of enemy soldiers.

• Over 65 Marines were killed and more than 1,000 were wounded.

• They were forced to retreat.

• They suffered no casualties.

What was notable about the number of shells fired during the battle?

• It was only a fraction of what was expected.

• It was the same as in previous battles.

• It was more than any other single battle in history.

• It was the least in any battle of the war.

What was the outcome of the U.S. Navy jets' attack on the railroad bridge northeast of Hanoi?

• The bridge was left undamaged.

• The bridge was severely damaged.

• The jets were shot down.

• The attack was called off due to bad weather.

What was the purpose of the additional airstrikes in North Vietnam?

• To capture enemy soldiers.

• To destroy enemy headquarters.

• To disrupt the Viet Cong supply line.

• To test new military technology.