Ho Chi Minh13 February 1965
President Johnson approves sustained bombing plans against North Vietnam
Vietnam · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
President Johnson approves sustained bombing plans against North Vietnam
Rolling Thunder starts as the United States escalates air attacks against North Vietnam
Sustained US bombing of North Vietnam begins under Operation Rolling Thunder
Johnson begins sustained bombing of North Vietnam under Operation Rolling Thunder
McNamara supports the air campaign intended to pressure Hanoi and restrict support for the Viet Cong
Moore's 2nd Air Division participates in the opening phase of Rolling Thunder
Sharp helps direct Pacific command responsibilities for Rolling Thunder operations
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