I'm sure somebody's covered this but my search skills must be off tonight because I can't find the topic in this forum.
Does anyone know if a PRC invasion of Taiwan was on the table around the time of the Korean War? Clearly the US gave Taiwain air and naval superiority, but just like with Sealion, there must have been elements in the power structure that wanted to try it. Just wondering what elements of the PRC might've licked their chops at this moment, and whether different leaders might make the attempt (not necessarily a successful one) happen.
Any thoughts?
Does anyone know if a PRC invasion of Taiwan was on the table around the time of the Korean War? Clearly the US gave Taiwain air and naval superiority, but just like with Sealion, there must have been elements in the power structure that wanted to try it. Just wondering what elements of the PRC might've licked their chops at this moment, and whether different leaders might make the attempt (not necessarily a successful one) happen.
Any thoughts?