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The “Christmas Bombing” of North Vietnam

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This chapter delves into the critical bombing campaign of Operation Linebacker 2 during the Vietnam War on December 18, 1972. It follows a B-52 navigator facing peril as their aircraft is struck, illustrating the high stakes of military decisions and the broader implications of Nixon's actions during a tumultuous time.

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