"The Communist Threat in the Taiwan Area" by Dwight D. Eisenhower is a record of Cold War tensions focused on the Taiwan Straits in the late 1950s. It explores the fears of Chinese Communist attacks on Taiwan and nearby islands like Quemoy and Matsu. The book lays out the United States' promise to protect these areas as part of their plan to stop the spread of communism. It includes statements from Secretary Dulles about China's military actions in 1958, like the bombing of Quemoy, noting its importance to Taiwan and U.S. security. President Eisenhower shares his dedication to defending Taiwan, while also warning against giving in to aggressors, using examples from the past. The work captures a tense moment in U.S.-China relations, showing the ideological battle of the Cold War and the U.S.'s determination to stand against armed attacks to protect world peace.
The Communist Threat in the Taiwan Area
By Dwight D. (Dwight David) Eisenhower
During the Cold War, the fate of Taiwan hangs in the balance as a nation grapples with the looming threat of communist aggression and the promise of American protection.
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About the AuthorDwight David Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he was Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe and achieved the five-star rank as General of the Army. Eisenhower planned and supervised two of the most consequential military campaigns of World War II: Operation Torch in the North Africa campaign in 1942–1943 and the invasion of Normandy in 1944.
Dwight David Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he was Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe and achieved the five-star rank as General of the Army. Eisenhower planned and supervised two of the most consequential military campaigns of World War II: Operation Torch in the North Africa campaign in 1942–1943 and the invasion of Normandy in 1944.
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