Gulf Of Tonkin Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Gulf of Tonkin take place?
A
2nd August 1964
2
Q
What happened on the Gulf of Tonkin
A
- US forces had helped ARVN attack North Vietnamese radar stations
- There was an incident between the USS Maddox and Vietnamese torpedo boats soon after
3
Q
What caused the start of the VIetnamese War?
A
2 days after the USS Maddox entered North Vietnamese waters, the destroyer thought it was under attack
