Johnson in Vietnam

when did Johnson first take office

in November 1963 to complete Kennedy’s term after his assasination

Johnson was a anti-…

communist

what did Johnson want concerning the Vietnam War

He was looking for a quick victory without the need for major escalation of US forces in Vietnam. He did not want to ‘Americanise’ the conflict.

what did Johnson agree to

the use of OPLAN 34A

what was OPLAN 34A

covert operations would take place to force NV to stop its aggressive policies

Johnson was open to…

the possibility of conflict in NV

Johnson increased the number of his advisors from….

16,300 to 23,300

Johnson continued Kennedy’s approach of …

counterinsurgency

what were the international reactions to Johnson’s approach

The USAs western allies (e.g. France’s Charles de Gaulle) warned Johnson that increasing involvement would lead to a repeat of the French defeat

many western allies doubted…

SV willingness & ability for a war against SV.

what changed Johnson’s reluctance to escalate the war?

The Gulf of Tonkin incident in August 1964