The Gulf of Tonkin and the Vietnam War
- Fabricated incident set up by USA to start conflict
- American destroyer fired upon - President Johnson installed Tonkin resolution - Cause to go into Vietnam - 200,000 troops involved 1965 - 600,000 troops 1968 - The most televised warfare ever - Graphic scenes on everyday television |
Many believed the incident is just a reason for the USA to start war with
Vietnam |