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The USS Maddox was fired upon in the Gulf of Tonkin, off the coast of North Vietnam. This incident occurred on August 2, 1964, and again on August 4, 1964, leading to increased U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. The events in the Gulf of Tonkin were pivotal in prompting the U.S. Congress to pass the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which granted President Lyndon B. Johnson broad military powers in Vietnam.
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Where was the USS Maddox when it was fire upon?
She actually fired her 5-inch guns first, in the Tonkin Gulf.
What happened to the USMaddox in the Gulf of Tonkin?
Maddox fired over 280 5-inch shells at three attacking P4 torpedo boats from the NVN 135th torpedo squadron on 02 August '64. The torpedo boats launched 6 torpedoes (each with a 550 lb warhead of TNT), all were misses; and fired 14.5mm machineguns at the Maddox; Maddox was struck by only one projectile.
What happened to the USS Maddox in the Gulf of Tonkin?
He made the dramatic announcement that on August 2 the USS Maddox, a navy destroyer, had been attacked by North Vietnamese torpedo boats in the Gulf of Tonkin, off the North Vietnamese coast.The president claimed that the attack on the USS Maddoxwas unprovoked. In fact, the Maddox had been on a spying mission and had fired first.
Do you get fired upon when lockpicking a lock in fallout 3?
No you don't get fired upon however if someone sees you picking the lock they then may become hostile towards you.
Do you get paid upon bing fired?
No. You're a douche.
What year was fort Sumter fired upon?
1861
What happen on September 16?
rc 135 fired upon.
When was fort Sumter fired upon?
Ft. Sumter was fired upon on April 12, 1861, for 40 hours straight.
How tall is Ric Maddox?
Cassady Maddox is 155 cm.
Who was in command of fort Sumter when it was fired upon?
Major Robert Anderson
How many shells were fired upon Fort McHenry?
over 1500
What happened on September 16 1980?
rc 135 fired upon.
