August 11, 1964
By Blase Biello
Now that the dust has, for the most part, settled. I can deliver a report about what happened in the past two weeks. The U.S. government is calling what occurred on August 2 & 4 of 1964, The Gulf of Tonkin Incident. Or the USS Maddox Incident. On August 2, 1964; the USS Maddox was performing a routine DESOTO patrol, when it was engaged by three North Vietnamese torpedo boats. These torpedo boats were part of the 135th Torpedo Squadron. Shortly after, a sea battle was engaged resulting in the damage of one US aircraft, one direct blow to the USS Maddox from a 14.5mm round, 3 North Vietnamese boats were damaged, 4 North Vietnamese killed and 6 wounded. However, there were no U.S. casualties.
President Johnson took action quickly after the attacks with a stern talk with Congress. On August 5, 1964; Operation Pierce Arrow was launched. Aircraft from the USS Ticonderoga and USS Constellation conducted air-strikes on about 30 North Vietnamese vessels. After the air-strikes, President Johnson went on television and radio and educated the public about the incident. He stated that the United States would “continue to protect its natural interests.” Yesterday, August 11, the Southeast Asia (Gulf of Tonkin) Resolution was passed. This gives Johnson power to use military force. Only time will tell to show how the US will in fact, protect its natural interests.
By Blase Biello
Now that the dust has, for the most part, settled. I can deliver a report about what happened in the past two weeks. The U.S. government is calling what occurred on August 2 & 4 of 1964, The Gulf of Tonkin Incident. Or the USS Maddox Incident. On August 2, 1964; the USS Maddox was performing a routine DESOTO patrol, when it was engaged by three North Vietnamese torpedo boats. These torpedo boats were part of the 135th Torpedo Squadron. Shortly after, a sea battle was engaged resulting in the damage of one US aircraft, one direct blow to the USS Maddox from a 14.5mm round, 3 North Vietnamese boats were damaged, 4 North Vietnamese killed and 6 wounded. However, there were no U.S. casualties.
On August 4, there was a second attack. This attack however, seems to be very vague. There was another DESOTO patrol right off of the North Vietnam coast. The ships, USS Maddox and Turner Joy received multiple radar, sonar and radio signals that indicated another North Vietnamese attack. The ships then proceeded to fire on numerous radar targets for approximately two hours. Herrick of the Turner Joy said,"Freak weather effects on radar and overeager sonarmen may have accounted for many reports. No actual visual sightings by Maddox.” There was no wreckage of North Vietnamese boats found.
President Johnson took action quickly after the attacks with a stern talk with Congress. On August 5, 1964; Operation Pierce Arrow was launched. Aircraft from the USS Ticonderoga and USS Constellation conducted air-strikes on about 30 North Vietnamese vessels. After the air-strikes, President Johnson went on television and radio and educated the public about the incident. He stated that the United States would “continue to protect its natural interests.” Yesterday, August 11, the Southeast Asia (Gulf of Tonkin) Resolution was passed. This gives Johnson power to use military force. Only time will tell to show how the US will in fact, protect its natural interests.
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