Gulf of Tonkin incident
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The Gulf of Tonkin incident refers to a naval confrontation in the Gulf of Tonkin off the coast of North Vietnam, which led to the United States engaging more directly in the Vietnam War. On 2 August
Photo taken from USS Maddox during 2 August encounter, showing three North Vietnamese motor torpedo boats
The Geneva Conference.
Two of the United States Navy PTF boats training in 1963.
USS Maddox.
USS Maddox (DD-731)
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USS Maddox, was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer. She was named after Captain William A. T. Maddox of the United States Marine Corps.
Maddox underway in 1964