Chapter
The Ethical Dilemma of the Atomic Bomb
1:24:03 - 1:34:00 (09:56)
The Revolt of the Admirals was based on a moral opposition to dropping atomic bombs on cities and civilians, rather than out of jealousy of the Air Force's new technology. At the time, people were grappling with the ethical dilemma of whether it was possible to fight an atomic war and still stay true to American values.
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Changing our modes of thinking to adapt to a post-atomic world is a difficult and necessary task.
1:24:03 - 1:26:51 (02:47)
Summary
Changing our modes of thinking to adapt to a post-atomic world is a difficult and necessary task. However, with economic hardships and budget constraints during the time period after World War II, the implementation of new ideas and strategies proved to be a challenge for military services to maintain relevance and funding.
ChapterThe Ethical Dilemma of the Atomic Bomb
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In the 1950s, Defense Secretary Louis A. Johnson proposed getting rid of certain branches of the US military, including the Navy and Marine Corps, leading to a mutiny-like revolt by the service members who argued that they were the only ones who could win a potential World War III for the country.
1:26:51 - 1:28:23 (01:32)
Summary
In the 1950s, Defense Secretary Louis A. Johnson proposed getting rid of certain branches of the US military, including the Navy and Marine Corps, leading to a mutiny-like revolt by the service members who argued that they were the only ones who could win a potential World War III for the country.
ChapterThe Ethical Dilemma of the Atomic Bomb
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
A group of high-ranking officials of the US Navy questions the strategy of using atomic bombs on moral grounds, advocating for precision tactical bombing and raising ethical questions about fighting an atomic or nuclear war.
1:28:23 - 1:34:00 (05:36)
Summary
A group of high-ranking officials of the US Navy questions the strategy of using atomic bombs on moral grounds, advocating for precision tactical bombing and raising ethical questions about fighting an atomic or nuclear war.