The Truth about the Gulf of Tonkin incident that sparked the Vietnam War (381)

Cold War Conversations

Ian Sanders

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.8 • 758 Ratings

🗓️ 28 December 2024

⏱️ 56 minutes

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The Gulf of Tonkin incident, was a pivotal moment that escalated U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. 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. All our combat episodes in one convenient playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6j6YJmRWzt42kYiPGkcFfa?si=95e5366e4ad945a3 Episode extras here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode381/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Personal Connection to the Incident 03:45 Political Context and Decisions 15:30 The Gulf of Tonkin Incident 45:00 Consequences and Reflections 57:30 Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to Cold War Conversations, the home of real stories of the Cold War.
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0:35.6	The truth about what happened was covered up for so many years, and it's only until recently,
0:44.3	that the truth about what really happened has come out.
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1:07.0	The Gulf of Tonkin incident was a pivotal moment that escalated US involvement in the Vietnam War.
1:14.6	My guest today shares a personal connection and insights on the political and military decisions that led to one of America's most controversial conflicts.
1:24.6	Discover the intricate dance of diplomacy, military strategy
1:30.3	and political maneuvering that shaped this critical period in history.
1:35.3	I'm delighted to welcome John F. Davis to our Cold War conversation.
1:42.3	What prompted me to go after this study was a personal connection that I have.
1:49.8	I had an uncle who served in the United States Navy during the early 1960s.
1:55.6	He was aboard the destroyer of the USS Laws stationed in Subic Bay in the Philippines.
2:04.3	During the Laotian crisis, which happened from early 1961 to 1962, his ship was deployed off the coast of South Vietnam. Then,
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