Asked by Amy~

In the conflict of Harry S. Truman v. Douglas MacArthur did Truman fear war with China or USSR if he used atomic bombs?

15 years ago

Answered by Ms. Sue

Yes.

15 years ago

Answered by Amy~

So he feared war with both China and USSR?

15 years ago

Answered by Ms. Sue

MacArthur's threat was centered on China. However, if the U.S. and China went to war, it's likely that the USSR would have joined China against us.

15 years ago

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