Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 - April 5, 1964), often called "McArthur" in the Chinese-speaking community, was a famous American military general. He was awarded the title of five-star general in 1944 and served as a field marshal of the Philippine Army. In the 1930s, he served as Chief of Staff of the U. S. Army and was one of the main Allied commanders in the Pacific War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippine Campaign. He and his father, Arthur MacArthur Jr., Were the first father and son to receive the Medal of Honor at the same time.
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Douglas MacArthur was a legendary five-star general in the U. S. Army. His 52-year military career made everyone respect him. Veterans will not die, but will quietly disappear.
Five-star General MacArthur
This book vividly presents the life of General MacArthur and his command experience in World War II, allowing us to once again appreciate MacArthur's spirit of not fearing death, that optimism, that fearless wisdom, and that spirit of overall perspective that ordinary people do not possess.
Douglas MacArthur was a legendary five-star general in the U. S. Army. His 52-year military career made everyone respect him. Veterans will not die, but will quietly disappear.
Five-star General MacArthur
This book vividly presents the life of General MacArthur and his command experience in World War II, allowing us to once again appreciate MacArthur's spirit of not fearing death, that optimism, that fearless wisdom, and that spirit of overall perspective that ordinary people do not possess.
Real and objective, inspiring to young soldiers