Who was General Douglas Mac Arthur?

Answer 1

MacArthur led the allied forces in the South Pacific theater of WWII. He originally led the defense of the Philippines, but was ordered to evacuate to Australia to lead the fight from there. It is from Australia that he promised the people of the Philippines, "I shall return." Three years later, at the head of the US Army, he did.

Answer 2

General MacArthur served in the Pacific theater in World War 2. He was forced to evacuate the Philippines as the Japanese advanced. Later in the war he returned to the Philippines He served as top general in the Korean War. President Truman and MacArthur did not agree on the conduct of the Korean War and Truman dismissed him. His popularity with the general public however was seen when he was given a hero's welcome home and a New York City ticker tape parade.

Answer 3

Before, during, and after World War II, American General Douglas MacArthur served with distinction in the United States Army. He was a controversial figure due especially to his tremendous confidence and tendency to exaggerate his achievements. Nonetheless, his military leadership was quite effective during the war while, after, his administration of the defeated aggressor, Japan, was tolerant, far-seeing, and effective.

Answer 4

Douglas MacArthur, the son of the high-ranking military figure, Arthur MacArthur, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on 26th January, 1880.

Answer 5

Pushing the limits with the President of the United States and getting his hand slapped for it (Truman fired him.)

Answer 6

US Army General Douglas MacArthur son of US Army General Arthur MacArthur, Medal of Honor winner from the US Civil War (1861-1865), and Governor of the Philippines.

Answer 7

he helped the us

achieve victory in many wars

Answer 8

he was a general in the Korean war and he led Americans through it till he got fired and was replaced by ridgway

Answer 9

MacArthur was the general of the Pacific Theatre of World War II and in Korea during the Korean War.