The General vs. the President: MacArthur and Truman at the Brink of Nuclear War
by H. W. Brands
H. W. Brands examines the dramatic confrontation between Douglas MacArthur and Harry Truman, placing their struggle within the broader context of military authority, presidential leadership, and the threat of nuclear war. This historical account explores a pivotal clash at the highest levels of American power.
About This Book
H. W. Brands explores the confrontation between General Douglas MacArthur and President Harry Truman.
The book focuses on the competing pressures of military command and presidential authority.
Set against the threat of nuclear war, it examines a pivotal moment in American history.
This is a work of history centered on leadership, conflict, and the limits of power.
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