Description: The Gulf of Tonkin: The United States and the Escalation in the Vietnam War analyzes the events that led to the escalation of the conflict in Vietnam and increased American involvement. On August 4, 1964, the captains of two American destroyers, the USS Maddox and the USS Turner Joy, reported that their ships were being attacked by North Vietnamese torpedo boats. This report came on top of a previous report by the captain of the USS Maddox, indicating that he had been attacked by torpedo boats two nights earlier. The text introduces readers to the historiography of these incidents and how the perception of the events changed over time. The attacks, which were collectively called the Gulf of Tonkin incident, are presented in the context not only of the Vietnam War but also of the Cold War and U.S. government powers, enabling students to understand the events’ full ramifications. Using essential primary documents, Tal Tovy provides an accessible introduction to a vital turning point in U.S. and international affairs. This book will be useful to all students of the Vietnam War, American military history, and foreign policy history.
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EAN: 9781138912199
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Book Title: The Gulf of Tonkin: The United States and the Esca
Item Length: 22.9 cm
Number of Pages: 182 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: The Gulf of Tonkin: the United States and the Escalation in the Vietnam War
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Year: 2021
Subject: Social Sciences, Government, History
Item Height: 229 mm
Item Weight: 358 g
Type: Study Guide
Author: Tal Tovy
Subject Area: Country
Item Width: 152 mm
Format: Paperback
