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What conflict developed between Truman and MacArthur and how was it settled?

General MacArthur wanted to bomb China and President Truman did not agree. It was settled when the President basically fired General MacArthur.


Truman and MacArthur disagreed about what during the Korean war?

because they both wanted to go to El Salvador ( the best country in the world)


How did General Douglas MacArthur react to the events in Korea What was his stance on the Korean War?

General Douglas MacArthur commanded all the American forces in the Korean War. He led a brilliant amphibious attack behind enemy lines at Inchon, nearly allowing the United States to win the war. The Chinese intervention caused the American forces to retreat, MacArthur demanded retaliation against China by possibly using nuclear weapons. President Truman denied his request, and after public disputes between the two, President Truman relieved MacArthur of his command on grounds of insubordination.


When did General Douglas MacArthur promise to come back?

The fight for the freedom of the Philippines from Japanese invasion. The American evacuation of the Philippines was the result of Japan's aggression in East Asia. General MacArthur would keep his promise and did return. Before this happened there was a top secret meeting between President Roosevelt, MacArthur, and Admiral Nimitz. MacArthur talked the president to retake the Philippines instead of attacking Formosa.


During the Korean war president Harry Truman removed general Douglas MacArthur from command because MacArthur?

Truman removed General MacArthur from command due to a disagreement between them over the use of Nuclear Weapons on China after China attacked the UN Army in North Korea. The debate became too public and Truman had to assert his position as Commander in Chief.

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What issue between Douglas MacArthur and president Truman eventually cost MacArthur his job?

Taking on the Chinese after they invaded North Korean at Christmas during the Korean War.


What issue between general Douglas MacArthur and president Truman eventually cost MacArthur his jobs?

Because he had a born obsession that seemed similar to Hitler's of having total power.


What conflict developed between Truman and MacArthur and how was it settled?

General MacArthur wanted to bomb China and President Truman did not agree. It was settled when the President basically fired General MacArthur.


What issues between general Douglas Macarthur and president Truman eventually cost Macarthus his job?

It got a wee bit testy. MacArthur got insubordinate and the President had to fire him.


What issue between general Douglas MacArthur and Truman eventually cost MacArthur his job?

Because he had a born obsession that seemed similar to Hitler's of having total power.


What does quote from president Truman tell about his feelings toward MacArthur?

President Truman's quote about General MacArthur reflects a complex mix of respect and frustration. While he acknowledges MacArthur's military achievements and leadership, he also expresses concern over MacArthur's insubordination and his tendency to operate independently of civilian authority. This tension indicates that Truman valued military expertise but was equally committed to maintaining the principles of civilian control over the military. Ultimately, Truman's feelings suggest a struggle between admiration for MacArthur's capabilities and a need to rein in his ambition.


Truman and MacArthur disagreed about what during the Korean war?

because they both wanted to go to El Salvador ( the best country in the world)


How did General Douglas MacArthur react to the events in Korea What was his stance on the Korean War?

General Douglas MacArthur commanded all the American forces in the Korean War. He led a brilliant amphibious attack behind enemy lines at Inchon, nearly allowing the United States to win the war. The Chinese intervention caused the American forces to retreat, MacArthur demanded retaliation against China by possibly using nuclear weapons. President Truman denied his request, and after public disputes between the two, President Truman relieved MacArthur of his command on grounds of insubordination.


Debate between Nimitz and MacArthur?

Nimitz was a quiet, considerate, thinking man. MacArthur was extremely bold and ego driven. MacArthur was part Nimitz and part General Patton.


When did General Douglas MacArthur promise to come back?

The fight for the freedom of the Philippines from Japanese invasion. The American evacuation of the Philippines was the result of Japan's aggression in East Asia. General MacArthur would keep his promise and did return. Before this happened there was a top secret meeting between President Roosevelt, MacArthur, and Admiral Nimitz. MacArthur talked the president to retake the Philippines instead of attacking Formosa.


Is McArthur River miles away from Perth and Sydney?

Perth and Sydney are about 2,500 miles away from eachother, so the McArthur River must be miles away from one of them. Your best bet is to look up the McArthur River in an atlas, then you will get a picture of the relationship between all three. I assume you know that Perth and Sydney are in Australia.


During the Korean war president Harry Truman removed general Douglas MacArthur from command because MacArthur?

Truman removed General MacArthur from command due to a disagreement between them over the use of Nuclear Weapons on China after China attacked the UN Army in North Korea. The debate became too public and Truman had to assert his position as Commander in Chief.