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Ep 177: Christopher Kolakowski on Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.

School of War

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Navigating Military Politics in WWII

This chapter explores the complex interactions between military leaders such as Buckner, Nimitz, and MacArthur, impacting strategic decisions in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It emphasizes the critical choice to prioritize the Philippines over Taiwan, highlighting local support and guerrilla resistance during military operations.

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