The General vs. the President: MacArthur and Truman at the Brink of Nuclear War
by H. W. Brands
H. W. Brands examines the confrontation between General Douglas MacArthur and President Harry Truman at the brink of nuclear war. Focusing on the collision between military command and presidential authority, this historical work explores a defining moment in American politics, strategy, and international tension.
About This Book
The General vs. the President explores the confrontation between General Douglas MacArthur and President Harry Truman.
Centered on the brink of nuclear war, the book considers a moment of intense international and military tension.
H. W. Brands presents a historical account of the competing perspectives and authority of a celebrated general and the nation’s president.
This work will appeal to readers interested in American history, military affairs, presidential leadership, and the nuclear age.
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