On August 2, 1964, the USS Maddox was on an intelligence mission in the Gulf of Tonkin when it was suddenly approached by North Vietnamese patrol boats under the cover of night and rough seas.
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How the USS Maddox Started the Vietnam War
The USS Maddox’ likely incorrect report of an attack on August 4, 1964, paved the way for a dramatic escalation of the Vietnam War—changing the United States forever. One of the most consequential ...
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