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The Gulf of Tonkin
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The USS Maddox and USS Turner Joy were allegedly attacked in the Gulf of Tonkin off the coast of Vietnam in 1964. These incidents, known as the Gulf of Tonkin incidents, were cited as a justification for the escalation of US involvement in the Vietnam War. However, subsequent investigations have revealed that the second attack on the USS Turner Joy may have been based on false radar readings and did not actually occur.
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Why did Congress agree in 1964 to go to war in Vietnam?
Because the North Vietnamese Navy attacked the US Navy in the Tonkin Gulf.
Why US attacked Vietnam?
North Viet Navy attacked the US Navy in the Tonking Gulf in '64. The US retaliated.
How did the USget involved the Vietnam War?
1955 Eisenhower sent US forces to RVN to help them defend against communist infiltrators. 1964 the North Viet Navy attacked the US Navy in the Tonkin Gulf; the fight was on.
What branch of the us military service was attacked by japan?
The US Navy!!
Who attacked the us gunboats led to Vietnam war?
"Torpedo Boats" (not gun boats) of the North Vietnamese Navy's 135th Torpedo Boat Squadron attacked the destroyer USS Maddox in the Tonkin Gulf on 02 August 1964.
Why did Lyndon Johnson esclate us role in Vietnam?
Because the North Viet Navy attacked the US Navy in the Tonkin Gulf.
Was the US Navy ever attacked?
yes. There was an attack on Pearl Harbor.
Which statement best describes the events that led to the passage of the Ton-kin Gulf Resolution?
The passage of the Gulf of Tonkin resolution occurred due to sea battles in the Tonkin Gulf between the US Navy and the North Vietnam Navy.
Why did Johnson enter the Vietnam war?
Because the North Viet Navy attacked the US Navy in the Tonkin Gulf.
Who was the president of the U.S. that gave permission to launch the first military attach on Vietnam?
Military attacks had been going on in SOUTH Vietnam since '55. LBJ was the first US President to launch an attack on NORTH Vietnam in August 1964; after the North Vietnamese Navy attacked the US Navy in the Tonkin Gulf
How soon did the us navy and army get to the Pearl Harbor attack?
they were already there, Japan attacked a U.S. navy base, Pearl Harbor
Why did the us ultimately decide to get involved in the war?
The US Gov't/Military had been involved in South Vietnam since '55. But after the 135th Torpedo Squadron from the North Viet Navy attacked the USS Maddox on 02 August 1964 (then the radar incident on 04 August 1964) the US commenced open warfare on North Vietnam that same month.
