Portable hookers. In broken English they started yelling; all desperate to have their offer heard. It was the only thing to do. We were drunk, lost, and now being accosted by pimps on motorbikes. It was one of those rare moments where the journey meant just as much as the destination. I ignored this transgression. Ignorance is bliss. But this might have been avoided. But this good-fortune ended in February The Battle of Hue devolved into brutal close-quarter combat, the sort which sees men fighting house-to-house with grenades and daggers.
The Americans grew desperate as the Communist defence held. Bombing and artillery strikes were intensified to drive the Communists out. But there was more tragedy. In an incident shrouded in controversy, between 2, and 6, civilians were murdered by Communist troops.
These mass executions were viewed as the cleansing of society, another terrible episode in this bitter war. Ultimately, the Battle of Hue became a turning point. We headed to the Imperial City, which makes up a large part of Hue.
Like Beijing, Hue also has a Forbidden City, but the comparisons end there. Out of original buildings, only ten survived the fighting in Some are the size of a fist, the brutal marks of a. They flew off into the night like the vultures they were. I was dissatisfied, with many questions unanswered. Would you like to visit Hue?
Leave a comment below. Hi Dan. Thanks for your last post. As always well written, photos great. As always there is a saddness in the heart when reminded of the the utter carnage some people had to endure. Keep them coming please Dan. I was in Taupo last week with D, J, and L. Was great. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Notify me of follow-up comments by email.
