10-03-2015, 04:28 AM
They probably thought their cover was blown once the Soviet Union went to high alert after the assassination. They lost the advantage and window. There would be no point in attacking Cuba because it would be no joy if total nuclear annihilation followed soon after.
Instead they decided to return the favor to Russia and China by giving them a hot foot in Viet Nam with a hot war.
Instead they decided to return the favor to Russia and China by giving them a hot foot in Viet Nam with a hot war.