Douglas MacArthur: A Life from Beginning to End

by Hourly History

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Douglas MacArthur was one of the greatest military generals in history and played a crucial role in securing an Allied victory in the Pacific during World War II. While he’s often remembered for his strategic genius and iron will, there’s much more to the man than his battlefield successes. MacArthur was deeply committed to his promises and driven by a strong sense of duty, qualities that came into sharp focus when he vowed to return to the Philippines after it fell to the Japanese. And true to his word, he did just that, making history along the way.

This book takes you through the life of Douglas MacArthur, offering a closer look at the man behind the uniform. From his early days fighting in the trenches of World War I to his pivotal role in the Second World War, this is the full story of a leader who made a lasting impact on the world.

Discover a plethora of topics such asMacArthur the Mama’s BoyFighting in World War IMacArthur during the Great DepressionFending Off the JapaneseA Daring EscapeMacArthur’s Last The Korean WarAnd much more!
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Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, History, American History

116 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2024

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Reviews

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

I already knew the basics of MacArthur (Korea, Phillipines, Japan, Korea) but this filled in a lot of details (especially about his early life) and put thing into context.

Some things I learned:

(1) I did not realize how prominent his family was, with his father a general and grandfather a governor of Wisconsin.

(2) Surprised to learn that he is still revered by many in the Philippines even today. The only American general who is a hero in a foreign country.

(3) He was actually a serious presidential candidate in 1944, 1948 and 1952 because the public loved him. If he had aggressively sought the nomination in any of those years, he would have had a great shot.

This guy led such a colorful life and was involved in so many historical incidents:
-The Bonus march
-Losing and regaining the Philipines
-Surrender of Japan
-Rebuilding Japan
-Korean War
-Threatening to unleash World War III and being dismissed by Truman.

[Harry Lorsbach · Rating 4 out of 5]

More Details for Early Life Than Other Parts

This was an easy and informative read, but there were too little details on his time in the major parts of WW II, the Korean war and the rebuilding of Japan.

[Neera Kapahi · Rating 4 out of 5]

General Douglas MacArthur is famous for his accomplishments in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.

I enjoyed the book because not only does it chronicle his life and achievements, we also gain insights into the person.

[Mike Scott · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cannot recommend

This is one book I cannot recommend. Save your time and money and look elsewhere.
It is poorly written, repetitive, and not sufficiently informative to be worth reading.

[Ken · Rating 4 out of 5]

informative

A good overview of the life and career of this Military Icon. Well written and contains a lot of valuable information.

[George Polansky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read.

[Emma Dargue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brief biography of one of the key generals of WW2.

[Oren T. Bergfald · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Wonderful Summation

A great “rundown” on an outstanding individual. Looking forward to future books on General MacArthur. I’m glad the reading started here. 📖📚📙📓

[Robin Dix · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great overview of his life. I feel this book could have been twice as long and still not covered his life.

[F · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought I knew Douglas MacArthur... I did, but not as well as I do after reading this excellent little biography. Another winner from Hourly History.

[thomas waltimire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eye opening

This is a eye opening book about a five star general that left his men behind while he escaped. It changes the way I think about him.

[Jerry Jares · Rating 5 out of 5]

This eBook was so well-written that I finished it in one sitting. Before starting this reading, I knew little about this war hero besides Harry Truman firing him. However, this is a fascinating account of MacArthur's life. I was surprised to find he was a "Mama's Boy." He was married twice and had one child, a boy. His history was engaging. He was one of those unique people who were in both world wars.