General MacArthur could not or would not accept the Korean war as?

General MacArthur could not or would not accept the Korean War as a limited conflict, believing instead in a more aggressive approach to achieve total victory over North Korea and potentially China. He advocated for expanded military action, including bombing Chinese territory, which ultimately conflicted with President Truman's strategy of containment and limited engagement. This fundamental disagreement over military strategy and objectives led to MacArthur's dismissal in April 1951.