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“Eric Schlosser writes in Command and Control about the moral grounds questioned by admirals regarding the use of atomic bombs.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: U.S. defense history
For: Historians and military strategists
Key quote: “At congressional hearings in October, 1949, one high-ranking admiral after another, condemned the atomic blitz, arguing that the bombing of Soviet cities would be not only futile, but immoral.”
The host discusses the contentious period in U.S. defense history regarding the use of atomic bombs and the moral implications raised by high-ranking Navy officials. Eric Schlosser's book 'Command and Control' is referenced to highlight the ethical debates surrounding military strategies during this era.