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 1967, the US dropped over 226,000 tons of bombs on North Vietnam, as opposed to only 63,000 tons in 1965. In January 1968, the perceived results of the Tet offensive began to play out in the national media, and had a significant effect on American public opinion towards the war.