Khe Sanh Combat Base was never overrun, but saw the bloodiest battle of the war. About 500 Americans, 10,000 North Vietnamese troops and uncounted civilian bystanders died around this remote highland base. It’s eerily peaceful today, but in 1968 the hillsides trembled with the impact of 1000kg bombs, white phosphorus shells, napalm, mortars and endless artillery rounds, as desperate American forces sought to repel the NVA. Khe Sanh Combat Base is now a popular tourist destination for people interested in learning more about the Vietnam War and its historical milestones. There are numerous things to see and do in Khe Sanh. The guide will tell you many stories about the Vietnam war that you won’t be able to find on the Internet. Today, Khe Sanh houses a small museum with some amazing historical images, as well as a few reconstructed bunkers and American planes. The museum, in particular, contains a plethora of historical remnants or objects that must be explored.