The Gulf of Tonkin Incident (Encore)
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From Advisors to Combatants: The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
This chapter explores the Gulf of Tonkin incident, highlighting the shift from U.S. advisory roles to active military combat following the encounters between the USS Maddox and North Vietnamese forces. It examines the initial skirmish and the subsequent miscommunications that led to a significant escalation in U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
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