Ethics and Strategies in WWII Leadership

This chapter examines the roots of anti-German sentiment in the UK during WWII and the complex moral dilemmas faced by key leaders like Henry Morgenthau and Henry Stimson. It explores the harsh policies proposed and debated, particularly the controversial Morgenthau Plan, along with the implications these had for post-war Germany and the treatment of ethnic Germans. The discussion highlights the psychological motivations, strategic concerns, and ethical considerations that shaped wartime decisions and leadership dynamics.