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S3 Episode 8 - "American Caesar"

Nov 14, 2022
Dive into the intense standoff between President Truman and General MacArthur during the Korean War. Explore MacArthur's bold proposal to use nuclear weapons and the stark contrasts between aggressive military tactics and cautious political strategy. Uncover the struggles faced by Chinese forces and the shifting perceptions of the conflict in America. Delve into the fraught relationship between the U.S. military and the press, along with chilling stories of POW indoctrination and dark allegations of biological warfare.
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