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he disobeyed direct orders from Pres. Truman not to go more than ? miles from Chinese border. He did anyway and caused thousands of death of US soldier's. He pushed US troops into a massive Trap by the CCF (Chinese Communist forces) 12,000 solders lay dead because he blundered. NO GENERAL SENDS TROOPS INTO A POSITION WITH ! WAY They had only a 10' road (path) out. HE should have been court-martialed, not made a hero. I'M speaking for all my buddies that died there- I know because I was there!!
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Did General Douglas McArthur participate in World War II?
General Douglas MacArthur was a commander in World War II.
When did Douglas MacArthur become a general?
He became a General in January of 1930.
Who was the American general in Pacific?
Douglas McArthur
Who was general Patton's commanding officer?
General Bradley was his immediate superior, but ultimately it was General Douglas MacArthur.
Who was the commander of allied forces in Korea?
It was General Douglas MacArthur, until relieved of command and replaced by General Matthew Ridgeway.
Which one of the American generals was fired for publicly criticizing President Truman?
Douglas MacAuthur
Harry S. Truman fired what popular general?
He fired general Douglas MacArthur.
Who was the general who was fired by President Truman during the Korean war?
General Douglas MacArthur. Wikipedia has a very good article on him. True. General Douglas MacArthur accused Truman of preventing him from bombing supply depots.
Why was general Douglas MacArthur fired?
I really have no idea
The date that Truman fired general Douglas MacArthur?
may 5 1951
Which U.S. general was fired by President Truman near the end of the Korean War and why?
General Douglas Mcarthur
Who commanded us troops in Korea?
General Douglas MacArthur commanded as supreme commander until his relief by President Truman. LGen Matthew Ridgeway was then appointed o the command.
What US Army General wanted to use nuclear weapons in the Korean War and got fired by the President for it?
President Truman fired General Douglas Macarthur.
What US General was a hero during World War 2 but was fired during the Korean War?
Douglas MacArthur.
Who commanded U.S. troops during the Korean War but was fired for insubordination?
General Douglas MacArthur was leader of the armed forces was fired for wanting to conduct an offensive deep into North Korea.
What were to key decisions Truman made in the Korean war?
He did not use atomic weapons and fired General Douglas Mac Arthur.
Did General Douglas MacArthur participate in the Korean War?
Yes, he was the commander until relieved (fired) by Truman and replaced by General Ridgeway. Mac wanted to invade Red China and use nukes to win the war. Truman disagreed, so he fired him.
