S2 Ep8: Rolling Thunder in Vietnam, Clouds Over Cambodia
In the Shadows of Utopia: The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Nightmare
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Escalation and Manipulation: The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
This chapter explores the political complexities and implications surrounding the Vietnam War, especially after Diem's assassination and the rise of North Vietnamese aggression. It scrutinizes the Gulf of Tonkin incident, revealing how the Johnson administration exaggerated minor naval encounters to justify a significant escalation of U.S. military involvement in Vietnam. The narrative highlights the intertwining of domestic pressures and foreign policy decisions during a critical electoral period, ultimately shaping the course of the war.
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