LBJ Decided To Use Ground Troops In Vietnam, Times Says
The Times reports a 1965 decision by President Johnson to deploy U.S. ground forces in Vietnam rather than rely solely on air power. Pentagon study notes indicate momentum toward a broader combat role, with Marine reinforcements and possible escalation discussed. The article forms part of a series revealing the Kennedy Johnson era’s shift to sustained ground operations and negotiations debates.
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