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The Truman Doctrine and the Korean War
2:37:13 - 2:43:18 (06:05)
Truman's doctrine created the framework for American post-World War foreign policy, and his handling of the Korean War helped shape the country's relationship with military advisors. While Truman resisted military advice to use nuclear weapons, his policies helped create the framework for modern, limited war tactics.
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Historian Joe Coohill examines the complex and various reasons why President Truman did not use nuclear weapons during the Korean War despite being in a difficult political situation.
2:37:13 - 2:38:40 (01:27)
Summary
Historian Joe Coohill examines the complex and various reasons why President Truman did not use nuclear weapons during the Korean War despite being in a difficult political situation.
ChapterThe Truman Doctrine and the Korean War
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In this episode, Dan Carlin discusses the conflict between Harry S. Truman and his general, Douglas MacArthur, during the Korean War.
2:38:40 - 2:43:18 (04:38)
Summary
In this episode, Dan Carlin discusses the conflict between Harry S. Truman and his general, Douglas MacArthur, during the Korean War. The clash was over the use of atomic weapons and MacArthur wanting to fight the war in Korea like any other conventional war, while Truman was trying to adapt to the new atomic age and create a limited war strategy during the period.