General MacArthur tried to hold the US position in the Philippines becasue he was the comanding general and that was his job.
It was a struggle because the Japanese had used surprise, destroyed half the US Army's fighter planes in the region, US and Philippine troops were poorly supplied, and the US was unable to quickly provide supplies or reinforcements.
The Philippines
The Japanese destroyed half of the army's fighter planes in the region
The Japanese destroyed half of the army's fighter planes in the region
General Douglas MacArthur struggled to hold U.S. positions in the Philippines due to a combination of overwhelming Japanese military strength, logistical challenges, and inadequate resources. The rapid advance of Japanese forces, particularly in late 1941 and early 1942, caught American and Filipino defenders off guard. Additionally, the lack of reinforcements and support hindered their ability to mount a sustained defense. Ultimately, MacArthur was forced to withdraw to Australia, leaving the Philippines to fall under Japanese occupation.
a. Chester Nimitz b. William Manchester c. Douglas MacArthur d. J. Robert Oppenheimer
General Douglas MacArthur.
The Philippines
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General Douglas MacArthur.
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