Star of Life. The Star of Life is a cross symbol used by the emergency medical services. It is commonly seen on ambulances and paramedic badges. It is usually blue and features the familiar medical symbol in the centre; the Rod of Asclepius (see above).
Despite heavy casualties, North Vietnam achieved a strategic victory with the Tet Offensive, as the attacks marked a turning point in the Vietnam War and the beginning of the slow, painful American withdrawal from the region. Play video Battle of Khe Sanh. Play video Tet Offensive Surprises Americans.
In late January, 1968, during the lunar new year (or âTetâ) holiday, North Vietnamese and communist Viet Cong forces launched a coordinated attack against a number of targets in South Vietnam.The U.S. and South Vietnamese militaries sustained heavy losses before finally repelling the communist assault.The Tet Offensive played an important role in weakening U.S. public support for the war in Vietnam.he U.S. and South Vietnamese militaries sustained heavy losses before finally repelling the communist assault. The Tet Offensive played an important role in weakening U.S. public support for the war in Vietnam.