Bombing Haiphong Sparks Questions Over McNamara Policy
Washington reports say U S air strikes on Haiphong and Cam Pha prompt questions about Defense Secretary McNamara caving to generals. Officials deny authorization to bomb Haiphong port while attacks on facilities continue. White House says President and allies are in general agreement on the campaign.
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Haiphong bombing explained as extension of internal North Vietnam raids
Administration officials described the latest Haiphong raids as an extension of attacks on North Vietnam's internal transportation network. The Joint Chiefs urged striking targets including the port, while McNamara has not rejected that option. Cam Pha was not a target urged by the Chiefs, though they sought authority to hit it.
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