In 1968 , the attacks came at the onset of the Vietnamese New Year , a holiday that American command believed would herald a temporary quieting of the violence .
Some also said that the similarities to Tet were chilling .
In 1968 , the attacks came at the onset of the Tet     , a holiday that American command believed would herald a temporary quieting of the violence .
Some also said that the similarities to Tet were chilling .