| Description |
xviii, 380 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 362-364) and index. |
| Summary |
Imperious, headstrong, and vain, MacArthur matched an undeniable military genius with a massive ego and a rebellious streak that often seemed to destine him for the dustbin of history. Yet despite his flaws, MacArthur is remembered as a brilliant commander whose combined-arms operation in the Pacific-- the first in the history of warfare-- secured America's triumph in World War II and changed the course of history. Perry examines how this paradox of a man overcame personal and professional challenges to lead his countrymen in their darkest hour. |
| Contents |
Albany -- The White House -- Fort Myer -- Manila -- Clark Field -- Lingayen Gulf -- Bataan -- Corregidor -- Alice Springs -- Melbourne -- Buna -- Rabaul -- Honolulu -- Leyte -- Luzon -- Tokyo Bay -- New York. |
| Subject |
MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964.
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United States. Army -- Biography.
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Generals -- United States -- Biography.
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United States -- History, Military -- 20th century.
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| ISBN |
9780465013289 (hardcover) : $29.99 |
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0465013287 (hardcover) |
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