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How was the Bay of Tongkon involved in the Vietnam War?
Gulf of Tonkin or Tonkin Gulf; scene of naval engagement between North Viet Navy & US Navy on 02 August 1964.
Which president used the tonkin gulf incident as an excuse to deepend US involvement in the Vietnam War?
Lyndon Johnson
Ask us anythingWhich statement about the Gulf of Tonkin incident is true?
The Gulf of Tonkin incident refers to two separate confrontations between North Vietnam and the United States in August 1964, which were used to justify increased U.S. military involvement in Vietnam. The first incident allegedly involved a U.S. destroyer, the USS Maddox, being attacked, while the second incident, involving the USS Turner Joy, was later disputed and considered to be based on misinterpretations. The incident led to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, giving President Lyndon B. Johnson broader powers to escalate military action in Vietnam. Subsequent investigations revealed discrepancies in the U.S. government's portrayal of the events.
What effect did the gulf of tonkin have on support?
"...effect...on support?" Unclear on the question. The Tonkin Gulf Incident consisted of two naval battles in the Gulf of Tonkin in August 1964. One was an actual naval battle fought between the North Viet Navy & US Navy. The other may have been a radar malfunction. Result: Open warfare between the US and North Vietnam. Sorry i meant as in support for the war among the American public.
What happened in the gulf of tonkin at the beginning of the war?
Naval units of the US and North Vietnamese Navy fought a sea battle in Gulf of Tonkin.
What did the gulf of tonkin incident do?
Started a war between North Vietnam and the US.
What countries were in the Gulf of Tonkin Incident?
North Viet Navy vs US Navy.
How did the US become more involved in the Vietnam War?
Two naval battles in the Tonkin Gulf between the US Navy and the North Viet Navy, referred to as the Tonkin Gulf Incidents.
How was the Bay of Tongkon involved in the Vietnam War?
Gulf of Tonkin or Tonkin Gulf; scene of naval engagement between North Viet Navy & US Navy on 02 August 1964.
Which president used the tonkin gulf incident as an excuse to deepend US involvement in the Vietnam War?
Lyndon Johnson
Why was gulf of tonkin important?
Because this naval battle (incident) was responsible for open warfare between the US and North Vietnam.
What happened between Marv and Ron Tonkin?
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident occurred on August 2, 1964 when two US Navy ships in the Gulf of Tonkin was sunk allegedly by the North Vietnamese. We now know one of them was a false flag attack. The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was August 4, 1964 when President Johnson asked Congress to declare war on Vietnam which they did.
When did Gulf of Tonkin incident happen?
The date of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution was August 7th, 1964.
Which act authorized President Johnson to send US combat troops into South Vietnam?
the gulf of Tonkin Resolution
What event caused the US to become directly involved in the War?
Gulf of Tulkon incident.
What country has a gulf?
The US has a "Gulf of Mexico." Vietnam has a "Tonkin Gulf." To name a few.
What events led to the passage of the tonkin 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.
