The 1955 Nuclear War with China Over Taiwan That Never Was

March 18, 2021 Topic: History Region: Asia Blog Brand: The Reboot Tags: JapanWorld War IIMilitaryTechnologySubmarineAircraft Carrier

The 1955 Nuclear War with China Over Taiwan That Never Was

Whether Eisenhower’s nuclear brinkmanship was what led to the ending of hostilities, however, is much debated.

This piece first appeared in 2017 and is being republished due to reader interest.