Undersecretary of State George Ball objected to air attacks against North Vietnam for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

A. bombing would not likely force Hanoi to yield to American wishes.
B. air attacks might prompt Communist China to intervene in support of North Vietnam.
C. Hanoi could counter by sending millions of soldiers into South Vietnam.
D. North Vietnam might easily defeat a U.S. air defense.
E. bombing would not likely improve morale in South Vietnam.


Answer: D

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