Historical Events tagged with "Haiphong"
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Military & Warfare
Nixon Orders Naval Mines in North Vietnam
May 8th, 1972 52 years ago
U.S. President Richard Nixon announced his order to place naval mines in major North Vietnamese ports to disrupt the flow of goods and military supplies to North Vietnam. This strategic move aimed to weaken the enemy's capabilities during the Vietnam War and was part of a broader military operation. The decision marked a significant escalation in U.S. military involvement in the region.
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