MacArthur's Nuclear Plan: Korean War Strategy

General MacArthur proposed a strategy to achieve victory in the Korean War by employing 30 to 50 atomic bombs on air bases. Additionally, he suggested spreading nuclear waste along the ground to establish a lasting radioactive border, serving as a deterrent against future invasions from the North. However, President Truman's decision to relieve General Douglas MacArthur of his command in 1951 likely played a crucial role in averting the outbreak of a global nuclear conflict.

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