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War buildup in Laos and North Vietnam policy debate
A declassified Pentagon account recounts November 1964 deliberations on Vietnam options. It details covert Laos air operations, the Bien Hoa attack, Bundy group discussions, and three bombing strategies A, B, and C with differing risks. Ball and Rusk challenge escalation vs diplomacy and outline potential runs to secure Saigon’s backing.
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