atomic bombing of Hiroshima

Japan

modern warfare

security

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politician

nationality

American

cause of death

natural causes

Chief of Staff of the United States Army

military officer

World War II

Korean War

World War I

Second Battle of the Marne

Meuse-Argonne Offensive

St. Mihiel Offensive

Philippines Campaign

New Guinea campaign

Philippines campaign of 1944–45

Borneo campaign

occupation of Japan

Battle of Inchon

 was completely unnecessary from a military point of view, as Japan's defeat was imminent even without an invasion.

General Douglas MacArthur, Pacific Commander in Chief of the Army, was not even consulted about the use of the bomb. When he found out about the decision for the atomic attack, he thought it was 'completely unnecessary from a military point of view.'29 Notice of the decision was given to MacArthur only two days before the scheduled attack. 'General MacArthur didn't know [about the order to drop the bomb on Hiroshima!,' army chief of staff George Marshall told a reporter, 'until just before the bombs were sent out to the pacific'

is the application of the mechanics of force to human nature.

the application of the mechanics of force to human nature.

is nowhere to be found on this earth; there is only opportunity.

is one who above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.

the soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.

is purely about winning --- In war there is no substitute for victory.

In war there is no substitute for victory.

is fought only in order to win --- It is fatal to enter into a war without the will to win it.

It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.

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Douglas MacArthur