What Was the Key Strategy Behind Operation Rolling Thunder

question 99

Multiple Choice

What was the key strategy behind Operation Rolling Thunder?

• A) to gradually intensify air attacks against North Vietnam
• B) to begin bombing of Vietcong forces in South Vietnam and neighboring countries
• C) to launch a covert CIA-operated coup to overthrow the corrupt government in South Vietnam
• D) to begin a gradual withdrawal of U.S. troops from the conflict in Vietnam

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