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1. USN Captain John Herrick, commander Destroyer Division 192, riding in USS Maddox. Commander Herbert Ogier, captain of USS Maddox.
2. NVN Le Duy Khoai, commander Torpedo Squadron 135. Three brothers; Van Bot, Van Tu, Van Gian, commanding torpedo boats T-333, T-336, T-339 respectively.
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Why was gulf of tonkin important?
Because this naval battle (incident) was responsible for open warfare between the US and North Vietnam.
Which statement best describes the events that led to the passage of the Ton-kin Gulf Resolution?
The passage of the Gulf of Tonkin resolution occurred due to sea battles in the Tonkin Gulf between the US Navy and the North Vietnam Navy.
Gulf of tonkin incident and gulf of tonkin resolution?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was significant due to the fact that it give President Johnson the ability to use military force in Southeast Asia without Congress having to issue an official declaration of war. It was signed into law on August 10, 1964.
What incident did President Johnson react to in 1964 that escalated the Vietnam War?
Tonkin Gulf ships were attacked ( this was LBJ who made it up).
What country lies west of the Gulf of Tonkin?
Vietnam
What war involved the gulf of tonkin resolution?
Vietnam War.
What happened in the gulf of tonkin at the beginning of the war?
Naval units of the US and North Vietnamese Navy fought a sea battle in Gulf of Tonkin.
What is the name of the gulf between China and Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin.
What is the greatests military battle of all time?
Battle of the Tonkin Gulf (Tonkin Gulf Incident) since it started a war between the most powerful nation on earth (America) and North Vietnam in 1964.
How did the US become more involved in the Vietnam War?
Two naval battles in the Tonkin Gulf between the US Navy and the North Viet Navy, referred to as the Tonkin Gulf Incidents.
How was the Bay of Tongkon involved in the Vietnam War?
Gulf of Tonkin or Tonkin Gulf; scene of naval engagement between North Viet Navy & US Navy on 02 August 1964.
What continent is the Gulf of Tonkin on?
The Gulf of Tonkin is located in Asia.
The Gulf of Oman is to the Arabian Sea as the Gulf of Tonkin is to what?
The Gulf of Oman is to the Arabian Sea as the Gulf of Tonkin is to the South China Sea.
What are the event that occurred in tonkin gulf?
The Vietnam War is the event that occurred in the Tonkin Gulf.
What is the capital of the gulf of tonkin?
The Gulf of Tonkin is part of Vietnam. It's capital is Hanoi.
Which act authorized President Johnson to send US combat troops into South Vietnam?
the gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Were is the gulf of tonkin?
The Gulf of Tonkin is located in the South China Sea, which is a part of the Pacific Ocean.
