The Battle of Huế was a major military engagement that took place from January 30 to March 3, 1968, during the Vietnam War. The battle occurred in and around the city of Huế, which was the former imperial capital of Vietnam and a key cultural and historical center. The engagement involved forces of the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and the Viet Cong (VC), who launched a surprise attack on the city during the Tet holiday, and the combined forces of the South Vietnamese Army (ARVN) and the United States Marine Corps, who were tasked with defending the city. The battle was intense and complex, with fighting taking place in the streets, buildings, and surrounding countryside. The NVA and VC forces initially gained control of much of the city, but were ultimately repelled by the ARVN and US forces after several weeks of heavy fighting. The Battle of Huế was one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War, and had significant military, political, and cultural implications for the conflict.