Recently I discussed three possible dissertation topics.  In the short time since that post, I have put more thought into exploring the North Vietnam’s 1968 Test Offensive from a multinational perspective.  The legacy of Tet ’68 is a controversial topic in Vietnam War historiography, with orthodox scholars viewing the offensive as a significant defeat for US forces in Vietnam.  Lately, I have been wondering if Australia saw Tet ’68 as a defeat, or a victory.  More importantly, what role did Australian forces play in pushing back North Vietnam Army and Viet Cong troops?  Ultimately I want to demonstrate the Vietnam War as conflict with global repercussions and not purely as an American war.  Doing so might help place Tet ’68, and perhaps the entire Vietnam War, into a Pacific history perspective.  Again, this is just the initial thought process and nothing concrete.  I will write a post on Tet ’68 once I have a firmer grasp on the offensive and it’s legacy.