The book is lengthy and very detailed, but very interesting reading. Manchester does his usual thorough job in American Caesar. He was involved in a policy dispute with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and this led to his recall from Korea and the end of his military career. When the Korean conflict began, MacArthur was in command. MacArthur helped establish democratic governments in both the Philippines and Japan. Instead of spending his time at the command headquarters during invasions, he would join his men. This is the kind of behavior he continued to exhibit in World War II and Korea. He refused to wear a steel helmet or wear a gas mask and suffered injuries as a result.
Serving in France in World War I, MacArthur was known for his unconventional behavior. Manchester tells of MacArthur's career from beginning to end.
It was the beginning of his relationship with the people of the Philippines who came to revere and trust him. He was a member of the Corps of Engineers and was there when his parents were there. Douglas attends the United States Military Academy at West Point and went on to become one of the most brilliant commanders in United States history.ĭouglas first went to the Philippines after his graduation from West Point. He died of appendicitis on December, 1922. Arthur attended the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis and became a naval officer. The military was a way of life for both of them. Douglas and his brother, Arthur, grew up at various posts on the Western frontier. His father served in the Union Army in the Civil War and then in the United States Army.
However, he still was instrumental in masterminding the United States victory in the Pacific. There was the attack at Pearl Harbor and the lapses of the following hours that allowed the airfleet in the Philippines to be destroyed. Most people considered him to be a military genius. Few people were neutral on the subject of MacArthur. He was one of the most decorated men in United States history and was either loved or hated by the people. MacArthur served in World War I and was in command of the Pacific in World War II. American Caesar by William Manchester is the biography of General Douglas MacArthur.
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