History of Asia

Who wanted to nuke china?

There was an internal debate in the US Air Force about the strategic significance of using atomic weapons against China during the Korean War (1950-1953). General Curtis LeMay, the commander of the Strategic Air Command, favored using atomic weapons on Chinese targets, especially in the Yalu River valley. However, President Truman and his advisers were cautious and opted for a policy of containment, which involved halting the Chinese offensive without escalating the conflict further.