The most significant factor that contributed to the dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur from his command of UN forces during the Korean War was that he publicly criticized Truman over his decision to avoid nuclear conflict. MacArthur's insubordination and his calls for expanding the war into China and using nuclear weapons were in direct opposition to President Truman's more cautious approach, ultimately leading to his removal.
3 of 43 of 4 Items Question Which of the following most contributed to the dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur from his command of UN forces during the Korean War? (1 point) Responses Prisoners of war captured in North Korea accused him of mistreatment. Prisoners of war captured in North Korea accused him of mistreatment. He publicly criticized Truman over his decision to avoid nuclear conflict. He publicly criticized Truman over his decision to avoid nuclear conflict. Korean soldiers ambushed him and kept him as a prisoner of war. Korean soldiers ambushed him and kept him as a prisoner of war. He failed to successfully land troops at Inchon and was forced to retreat. He failed to successfully land troops at Inchon and was forced to retreat. Skip to navigation
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