[USAF70]

"There may have been a few weeks where 500 a week died"

Yes, there were weeks where 500 died. 16,592 deaths in 1968 averages to 319 a week. I didn't mean to convey in my post that an average of 500 died weekly during the entire conflict.

[2harddrive]

I remember the cover of Time mag, in big bold letters: “Another 500 Week!” over picture of dead US servicemen. Best propoganda tool North Vietnam ever had!

[2harddrive]

I remember the cover of Time mag, in big bold letters: “Another 500 Week!” over picture of dead US servicemen. Best propoganda tool North Vietnam ever had!