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The Korean War and the Nuclear Chess Game
2:52:09 - 3:01:21 (09:12)
This podcast discusses the influence of Truman in preventing the use of nuclear weapons during the Korean War and the debate between the supporters of total war and limited war during that time. It also tackles the concept of making calculations on relative disasters to mitigate the casualties of war.
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The possibility of a third world war seems to be increasing and some people are making calculations about relative disasters and even trying to reduce the number of dead in a nuclear war.
2:52:09 - 2:54:11 (02:02)
Summary
The possibility of a third world war seems to be increasing and some people are making calculations about relative disasters and even trying to reduce the number of dead in a nuclear war. The discussion about preparing for a major catastrophe becomes a reality until it comes true.
ChapterThe Korean War and the Nuclear Chess Game
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Curtis LeMay, the famous leader of Strategic Air Command, believed that using an overwhelming amount of military force to shut down a war quickly was humanitarian, even if it required a shocking amount of violence in a short time.
2:54:12 - 2:56:43 (02:31)
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Curtis LeMay, the famous leader of Strategic Air Command, believed that using an overwhelming amount of military force to shut down a war quickly was humanitarian, even if it required a shocking amount of violence in a short time. This philosophy of strategic bombing is based on the belief that shortening the length of a war is essential for limiting civilian casualties, even if it means using devastating weapons like nuclear bombs.
ChapterThe Korean War and the Nuclear Chess Game
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This episode discusses the debate between total war and limited war with regards to the Korean War, and how the end of the war could be used as evidence for either side of the argument.
2:56:43 - 2:58:59 (02:15)
Summary
This episode discusses the debate between total war and limited war with regards to the Korean War, and how the end of the war could be used as evidence for either side of the argument.
ChapterThe Korean War and the Nuclear Chess Game
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Truman deserves credit for avoiding the bombing of any country with nuclear weapons during his term in office.
2:59:00 - 3:01:21 (02:21)
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Truman deserves credit for avoiding the bombing of any country with nuclear weapons during his term in office. He played a crucial role in laying down the rules for the three-dimensional geopolitical game of nuclear chess played globally and helped cobble together a way to deal with the increasing threat, despite the destabilizing effects of ever-increasing technological advancements.