THE HORRORS OF HUE*
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United States Army Assault*
__________vs.*
__North Vietnam Defend*
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Date: February 3, 1968*
Location: Hue City, South Vietnam*
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The enemy, whom politicians had assured the American public was beaten, had gained control of almost the entire ancient city of Hue in the northern province. On a cold, rainy, and foggy day, U.S. Marines and ARVN troops began the bitter fight to take it back. "It's a dirty job, so the Marines gotta do it!" 
