The Gulf of Tonkin incident was a pivotal moment that escalated U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War
John Brooker is a remarkable Australian veteran who shared his journey from the streets of Sydney, Australia to the battlefields of Vietnam.Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on Amazon MusicListen on Podcast AddictBecome a Patron!
I talked with US Marine Veteran John F. Davies, who researched the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. He shares a personal connection and insights on the political and military decisions that led to one of America’s most controversial conflicts.
Discover the intricate dance of diplomacy, military strategy, and political manoeuvring that shaped this critical historical period.
Further info:
- Skunks, Bogies, Silent Hounds, and the Flying Fish: The Gulf of Tonkin Mystery, 2-4 August 1964
- Tonkin Gulf and the Escalation of the Vietnam War”, by Dr. Edwin E Moise.
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