during the early months of occupation. This is while the US was following the Morgenthau Plan." Clay would later replace Eisenhower as governor and as commander-in-chief in Europe. The Marshall Plan was favored as a revival of the West German economy was considered to be necessary for the recovery of the economy of Europe. West Germany was regarded as a key bulwark against the Eastern Bloc. See also Debellatio Scorched earth Victor's justice Carthago delenda est Pyrrhic victory References Bibliography Political terminology Third Punic War Peace Abuse Cruelty Metaphors referring to places Metaphors referring to war and violence