Macarthur, douglas international encyclopedia of the first. Douglas macarthur was born in little rock, arkansas on january 26, 1880. General douglas macarthurs strategic world war ii maps. What were douglas macarthurs accomplishments during ww2. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Learn about the decorated life of general douglas macarthur, who fought in world war i and world war ii, the latter catapulting him to military fame.
During world war i he was a colonel in the 42nd rainbow division and eventually its commander. Apr 29, 2016 douglas macarthur 18801964 was an american general who commanded the southwest pacific in world war ii 19391945, oversaw the successful allied occupation of postwar japan and led united nations forces in the korean war 19501953. See more ideas about douglas macarthur, world war and history. Biography of douglas macarthur, 5star american general. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. After graduating from the united states military academy at west point in 1903, douglas macarthur fought in world war i, and in world war ii was the commander of allied forces in the pacific. Douglas macarthur, born january 26, 1880, little rock, arkansas, u.
Douglas macarthur tends to be quite adaptable, and he finds it easy to fit into most social set ups and vocational fields. What was the impact of douglas macarthurs actions in ww2. List of books and articles about douglas macarthur online. Douglas macarthur really only had one accomplishment in world war ii. Douglas macarthur his famous autobiography reminiscences. General douglas macarthurs world war ii office turned. He was sent to tokyo, japan where his father was monitoring the japanese operations against russia. He was poised to command the invasion of japan in november 1945 but was instead instructed to accept their surrender on september 2, 1945. Occasionally there comes a general who is not only enough o a mathematician, physicist, lawyer and leader to be a master of his trade. Douglas macarthur 18801964 was born 26 january 1880, at the arsenal barracks in little rock, arkansas.
Douglas macarthur biography life, children, wife, old. The son of a union army hero during the civil war they are the only father and son to win the congressional medal of honor and a mother ambitious for his success, he graduated from west point in 1903, rose steadily in the army, and demonstrated his bravado on a secret mission to mexico in 1914. Politics world business tech health time health entertainment science newsfeed living sports history the time vault magazine ideas time labs. Macarthurs address to congress, april 19, 1951, washington d.
In 1903, macarthur graduated from the military where he was the top in the class. Douglas macarthur 18801964 was a fivestar american general who commanded the southwest pacific in world war ii 19391945, oversaw the successful allied occupation of postwar japan and led. There was nothing bland about him, nothing passive about him. The young macarthur would quickly grow up and see active duty service in both world wars and finish his career as a. I am trying to find the names of general douglas macarthur. I recommend finding a copy of macarthurs biography reminiscences see references below. Reports of general macarthur, japanese operations in the. Truman from june 1950 to april 1951, a period that defined the wars direction until general mark clark, the final u. Seemingly, macarthur had concluded a spectacular career well. There are no particular virtues that can cause an imbalance in douglas personality and life, but he has to work hard and persistently to develop those special strengths that he desires to attain. General of the army douglas macarthur january 26, 1880 april 5, 1964 was an american general and field marshal of the philippine army. After the war, macarthur became the american leader of occupied japan.
Books on douglas macarthur from the philippines to korea. As a child, his family lived mostly in the old west. General douglas macarthur belle of all things southern. He was the architect of their metamorphosis into a democratic nation, and helped them on the road to becoming a world economic power. General of the army douglas macarthur 26 january 1880 5 april 1964 was an american fivestar general and field marshal of the philippine army. General douglas macarthur 18801964 you couldnt shrug your shoulders at douglas macarthur, observes historian david mccullough.
At west point he achieved an outstanding scholastic record, and after graduation 1903 he served in the philippines and in japan. Although the everchanging military situation is outlined, the. Terrible officers he didnt lead the island hopping campaign. Born into a military family douglas macarthur graduated from westpoint in 1903. General douglas macarthur served as the commander of the u. He spent his boyhood listening to old soldiers spin their yarns. Nara after winning a decision to invade the philippines next rather than formosa, macarthur attacked morotai, leyte, and mindoro in autumn 1944. During a career that spanned more than half a century he earned a reputation as a brave solider with an independent streak that often annoyed his superiors. Douglas macarthurs most popular book is my life in baseball. There appears to be real photos, and staged photos. Commanding generals and chiefs of staff, 17751982, william gardner bell, center of military history, united states army, washington, d. Seated to the right of roosevelt is admiral leahy, and at far left is general douglas macarthur, commanderinchief southwest pacific.
Although previously a poor scholar, in 1903 macarthur graduated first in his 93man class, at west point military academy. List of books and articles about douglas macarthur. He was the commander of the allied forces in the pacific as those forces. May 24, 2016 author arthur herman talked about the role of general douglas macarthur during world war ii, including the campaigns in the phillipines and the end of the war in the pacific. Nov 29, 2016 general douglas macarthur served as the commander of the u. Early career macarthur was reared on army posts and attended military school in texas. The biography of general of the army, douglas macarthur.
During this period he was awarded 7 silver stars and the distinguished service medal. With douglas macarthur, arthur herman has set a new standard for untangling the legacy of this american legend. General douglas macarthurs strategic world war ii maps the. Douglas macarthur was born in little rock, arkansas, on january 26, 1880, the descendant of a long line of military men. Army, with focus on world war i in western europe, world war ii battles in the pacific, and early days of fighting in korea.
Describes the life and personality of general douglas macarthur and discusses his military strategies during world war ii and the korean war. Macarthur earned a promotion for a colonel from a major. He grew up in the saddle, rifle in hand, the son of a war hero. Praise for douglas macarthur this is revisionist history at its best and, hopefully, will reopen a debate about the judgment of history and macarthurs place in history. The ashlar and the cross, japanese investigative journalist eiichiro tokumoto documents.
He was chief of staff of the united states army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the pacific theater during world war ii. He was a chief of staff of the united states army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the pacific theater during world war ii. May 16, 2019 douglas macarthur was born in little rock, arkansas on january 26, 1880. He was one of the main faces of world war i with his rainbow division and is famously remembered walking up no mans land with his men and directing them where to go with no metal helmet on just his boots and a riding crop, daring the enemy to shoot at him. See more ideas about douglas macarthur, world war and wwii. Dec 03, 2016 ron rees said macarthur gave him a lieutenants pin when he was just 6 years old and a letter after a chance reunion in new york over tea 20 years later. General douglas macarthur, the philippines, and strategic. Macarthur at war will go deeper into this transformative period of his life than previous biographies, drilling into the military strategy that walter r. Douglas macarthur personality profile celebrities galore. His father, arthur macarthur, was a wellknown general.
Rasor editor a comprehensive survey and assessment of all the writings by and about controversial general of the army douglas macarthur. General douglas macarthur was already one of the most distinguished and experienced living officers of the u. He received the medal of honor for his service in the philippines campaign, which made him and his father. This looks like the last straw, a seething president harry truman scrawled in his diary on april 6, 1951. A general history of the critical first year of the korean war, this study deals primarily with relations between general douglas macarthur and president harry s. Douglas macarthur sought to fill the countrys spiritual vacuum with religious and quasireligious beliefs, from christianity to freemasonry, as an antidote to communism. Macarthur, douglas international encyclopedia of the. He received the medal of honor for his service in the philippines campaign. He was at west point to serve as the first captain in the military academy. He went to west point military academy where he was commissioned as an engineer in 1905. Macarthur grew up on several frontier forts and attended the west texas military academy in san antonio, texas. Douglas macarthur january 26, 1880 april 5, 1964, was a famous american general who played a prominent role in the pacific theater of world war ii. In 1966, the department of the army published two volumes of reports of macarthurs involvement in the war. General douglas macarthurs world war ii office turned into.
Educated in a random fashion on the rugged western frontier posts, douglas macarthur recalled, i learned to ride and shoot even before i could read or write. This is a filmed biography of douglas macarthur, general of the u. Author arthur herman talked about the role of general douglas macarthur during world war ii, including the campaigns in the phillipines and the end of the war in the pacific. Since they were government property, the general turned over to the department in 1953 these volumes and related source materials. Macarthurs south pacific command was confronted by a formidable task in seizing bases in the rugged mountains of new britain, new ireland, new guinea, and the solomons as primary objectives. He had completed two, twoyear tours as army chief of staff under two presidential administrations, herbert hoover, a republican, and franklin roosevelt, a democrat. He was the youngest of three brothers and grew up enjoying sports and outdoor adventures. During the war, macarthur led the campaign in the pacific theater for the army. Douglas macarthur 18801964 was an american general who commanded the southwest pacific in world war ii 19391945, oversaw the successful allied occupation of postwar japan and led united nations forces in the korean war 19501953. Hardcover 217 pages april greenwood publishing group. Macarthur encouraged religion in postwar japan the. Douglas macarthur changed the course of world war ii. Douglas macarthur, the son of the highranking military figure, arthur macarthur, was born in little rock, arkansas, on 26th january, 1880.
There was never much doubt about douglas macarthurs 18801964 career. Borneman is so skilled at conveying, and exploring how personality and ego translate into military successes and failures. Douglas macarthur has 38 books on goodreads with 758 ratings. After graduating from west point military academy in 1903 as the class valedictorian, douglas macarthur went on to serve his country in the military.
How would wwii differ if general douglas macarthur became. Learn about the decorated life of general douglas macarthur, who fought in world war i and world war ii. At west point he achieved an outstanding scholastic record, and after graduation 1903 he. Douglas macarthur centre and others arriving ashore during the initial u. Ron rees said macarthur gave him a lieutenants pin when he was just 6 years old and a letter after a chance reunion in new york over tea 20 years later. Douglas macarthur was born in little rock, arkansas on january 26,1880. The worst general in the war, possibly on any side, with the possible exception of the italians, about whom rommel purportedly said fine infantry. Politics world business tech health time health entertainment science newsfeed living sports history the time vault magazine ideas time labs photography videos the goods press room the 100 most influential people next generation leaders person of the year top of the world. The reports of general macarthur include two volumes being published by the department of the army in four books reproduced exactly as they were printed by general macarthurs tokyo headquarters in 1950, except for the addition of this foreword and indexes. Fifty years after his death, its time americas most misunderstood military genius got his due.
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