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Yes, the Forrestal Diaries is a long dry account of James daily activities. Its difficult to get through but there is a great deal revealed that I never knew about WWII. I am surprised that Truman appointed Forrestal to this job because he was a bit
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"This is a difficult read because the author & I share opposing views regarding world politics. MacArthur was an old man (aged 73) when Truman handed him this assignment in Korea. MacArthur underestimated Mao and as a result Mao 'cleaned America's clock' in Korea. This war is never discussed because MacArthur arrogantly lost it for us but the blame also belongs to Truman for handing this assignment to MacArthur." — Sep 22, 2022 11:54AM
"This is a difficult read because the author & I share opposing views regarding world politics. MacArthur was an old man (aged 73) when Truman handed him this assignment in Korea. MacArthur underestimated Mao and as a result Mao 'cleaned America's clock' in Korea. This war is never discussed because MacArthur arrogantly lost it for us but the blame also belongs to Truman for handing this assignment to MacArthur." — Sep 22, 2022 11:54AM
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