"In the spring of 1968, many in Washington believe that the war is already gold and become "unwinnable." U.S. troops engaged in Vietnam exceed 500,000 men and the American public begins to grumble. On March 31, in a speech broadcast live on television, President Johnson announced to everyone's surprise, he did not seek a second term.
On the ground, the Allied strategic priority is to restore control by the South Vietnamese government lost to enemy territories since the Tet offensive. A race then ensued between the NVA and Americans to establish a favorable balance of power as a result of the conflict and the Vietnamization looming on the horizon.
The operation "Cochise", launched in April over the whole of the 2nd Military Region (II Corps Tactical Zone), is part of a larger national campaign of "accelerated pacification" to intensify efforts to expand security in the countries.
In the coastal province of Binh Dinh, highly disputed territory since the beginning of the war, the situation remains uncertain for several months. The 2nd Division NVA become firmly established in the hills of the hinterland and continually launched raids against the National Highway No. 1 between Quy Nhon and Quang Ngăi. To deal with the threat, the Americans installed a string of bases (Uplift, Ichiban, Duster Hill, 8 inch Hill, Miss America, etc..) That enables them somehow to control the lifeline. The units deployed there are mainly composed of fast and powerful mechanized forces, able to respond quickly in theory. But in practice, it is less obvious…"
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