Siege of Khe Sanh
January 21 – July 9, 1968 · Siege of Khe Sanh
Result Both sides claim victory
North Vietnamese divisions besieged the Marine base at Khe Sanh for 77 days under massive American air attack, until Operation Pegasus relieved it.
South Vietnam and allies
North Vietnam and allies
Other
Strength and losses
- Strength
- c. 45,000
South Vietnam Killed 229
Laos Casualties 12,000 · Wounded 9,000 · Missing 7 · Tanks lost 78 · Aircraft lost 197 · Guns lost 46