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Nixon administration authorise U.S. Air power to mine haiphong because 80 percent of war material came from haiphong harbor
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The United States mined Haiphong harbor during the Vietnam War as part of its effort to block North Vietnamese supply routes and disrupt their ability to resupply their military forces. Mining the harbor was seen as a way to cut off the flow of supplies coming in through the port and put pressure on the North Vietnamese government.
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When did Battle of Haiphong Harbor happen?
Battle of Haiphong Harbor happened on 1972-08-27.
Which president authorized the bombing of Hanoi and the mining of Haiphong Harbor?
Richard Nixon
Was agent orange sprayed in Haiphong Harbor?
The purpose of Agent Orange was to DESTROY vegetation. The purpose of destroying the vegetation (forests & jungles) was to deprive the enemy of a hiding place (destroy his concealment capabilities). Haiphong Harbor doesn't meet the above criterias.
What two actions did President Nixon take involving Vietnam?
He extended the war into Laos and Cambodia and mined Haiphong Harbor.
What US ship was blown up in Havana Harbor?
In 1898 the U.S. battleship 'Maine' sank in the Havana harbor. It sank after an explosion caused by an underwater mine.
When did Battle of Haiphong Harbor happen?
Battle of Haiphong Harbor happened on 1972-08-27.
Which president authorized the bombing of Hanoi and the mining of Haiphong Harbor?
Richard Nixon
Was agent orange sprayed in Haiphong Harbor?
The purpose of Agent Orange was to DESTROY vegetation. The purpose of destroying the vegetation (forests & jungles) was to deprive the enemy of a hiding place (destroy his concealment capabilities). Haiphong Harbor doesn't meet the above criterias.
What two actions did President Nixon take involving Vietnam?
He extended the war into Laos and Cambodia and mined Haiphong Harbor.
How did the Chinese Soviets give Vietnam soldiers weapons?
Red China simply trucked or trained their equipment across the border; North Vietnam is their neighbor. The USSR shipped their equipment into Haiphong Harbor. Which is why Haiphong Harbor was usually OFF LIMITS to US jets (couldn't be bombed). With the exception of the aircraft and heavy artillery, the stuff was trucked down the HCM trail. Once they reached the "trail" US AC-130 Spectres (Gunships) would commence truck hunting expeditions! They would go "Truck Busting!" as they used to say it.
What US ship was blown up in Havana Harbor?
In 1898 the U.S. battleship 'Maine' sank in the Havana harbor. It sank after an explosion caused by an underwater mine.
What is the postal code for Haiphong City Haiphong Vietnam?
What is the postal code for Hai phong City
What communist port city did Nixon mine?
In May of 1972 "Operation Pocket Money" began with the mining of Haiphong Harbor. It expanded to include the ports of Thanh Hoa, Dong Hoi Vinh, Hon Gai, Quang Khe and Cam Pha as well as significant river ports before being ended with Operation Endsweep in July of 1973.
Where is Haiphong?
It's in Vietnam - north
What is some information about haiphong in Vietnam?
Haiphong Harbor is where the USSR unloaded their supplies of MiG21 jet fighters, SAM missiles, and PT76 light tanks, and T-54/55 medium tanks to the North Vietnamese Air Force and Army. Red China just drove their supplies of MiG17 & MiG19 jet fighters across the border into North Vietnam.
What north vietnamese city was major for the US bombers during the war?
Officially "cites" weren't targeted. But Hanoi and Haiphong were the primary centers of US attention.
What is the smallest harbor in UK?
MINE ! I harbour no grudges . . . .
