U.S. General Considered Nuclear Response in Vietnam War, Cables Show
In 1968, a top American military commander wanted to move nuclear weapons to South Vietnam to prevent defeat in a key battle. President Johnson refused. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Vietnam War
Topics: Vietnam, refused, Johnson, President, battle, defeat, prevent, South, weapons, nuclear, wanted, commander, military, American, Cables, Response, Nuclear, Considered, General
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/06/world/asia/vietnam-war-nuclear-weapons.html?partner=rss&emc=rss