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The Korean War's Major Impact on nuclear policy
2:29:33 - 2:37:13 (07:39)
Truman's decision to label the Korean War a "police action" had consequences, including the ability to put troops in harm's way without asking for anyone's permission. The conflict demonstrated how awkward it would be to use atomic bombs and led to the tacit cooperation amongst bitter antagonists.
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Historians continue to debate President Truman's decision to call the Korean war a "police action" instead of a war, and whether this allowed him to deploy soldiers without Congress declaring war.
2:29:33 - 2:31:52 (02:18)
Summary
Historians continue to debate President Truman's decision to call the Korean war a "police action" instead of a war, and whether this allowed him to deploy soldiers without Congress declaring war. The possibility of using nuclear weapons made it important for all major powers involved to distance themselves from starting a world war.
ChapterThe Korean War's Major Impact on nuclear policy
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Korean War revealed the difficulties of using atomic bombs even in desperate military circumstances, and shaped the way future wars were fought during the Cold War era, with both the US and Soviet Union seeking to confine confrontation within their respective theaters of origin, ultimately leading to tacit cooperation between bitter antagonists.
2:31:52 - 2:34:31 (02:38)
Summary
The Korean War revealed the difficulties of using atomic bombs even in desperate military circumstances, and shaped the way future wars were fought during the Cold War era, with both the US and Soviet Union seeking to confine confrontation within their respective theaters of origin, ultimately leading to tacit cooperation between bitter antagonists. Despite the temptation to use nuclear weapons at times, both sides avoided it due to the potential ramifications.
ChapterThe Korean War's Major Impact on nuclear policy
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In this podcast episode, the speaker reflects on the immense power held by American presidents, with particular focus on Harry Truman's role during the Korean War.
2:34:31 - 2:37:13 (02:42)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker reflects on the immense power held by American presidents, with particular focus on Harry Truman's role during the Korean War. Truman was the first man in human history to have the responsibility of making critical decisions about the use of atomic bombs in war, reflecting a level of power and influence that is hard to comprehend.