KnowraGulf of Tonkin incidentLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to Gulf of Tonkin incident, each with the reason it gives.All 8Broader topic 3Related 5Vietnam WarBroader topic: The incident helped Johnson secure authority for a major escalation.EscalationBroader topic: The incident helped justify a major increase in U.S. military action.Gulf of TonkinBroader topic: The incident helped prompt major escalation of U.S. military involvement in Vietnam.