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Douglas MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur was an American army general during World War 2. His military career spanned from 1903 to 1951.
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Douglas Henshall is 46 years old (birthdate: November 19, 1965).
The American Commander was Douglas MacArthur said that. He was forced to avoid capture by the Japanese so he retreated from the islands. He would later make good his promise when later in the war he did return.
What method did Douglas MacArthur use to cear the bonus army from Washington D.C.?
tear gas and bayonets NOVANET
What was the promise made by Douglas MacArthur to the philipinos?
"I shall return". General MacArthur slipped out of the last strong-hold of American troops before they were over run by the Japanese as they advanced through the Phillippines. He fulfilled his promise when troops landed back on the islands.
Did General Douglas MacArthur fight in World war 1?
Nothing prior to 1900, nothing past the Korean War.
Why was Douglas MacArthur chosen to lead the allied forces in Korea?
General MacArthur helped the US win the War in the Pacific. He was a rallying point for the U.S. and Philippines. He was also known for being fired by President Truman during the Korean War.
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•He liberated the Filipinos from the Japanese and led the rebuilding of Japan to a democratic country after WWII.
•He was chosen to lead the United Nations Command in a war against North Korean aggression, and commanded the U.S. Forces of the Pacific in WWII.
•His famous quotes are: "I shall return." and "Old soldiers never die. They just fade away."
What did general MacArthur to get the bonus army marchers to leave the capital?
General MacArthur commanded the infantry and Calvary to drive the Bonus marchers out of the capital. The belongings and shelters of the Bonus Army were burned.
What mistake did general Douglas MacArthur in December 1941?
He miscalculated the strength of the Japanese and was forced to retreat.
MacArthur positioned his forces to repel the Japanese land attack on December 22, but he badly miscalculated the strength of the enemy and was forced to retreat.
What were three programs did General Douglas MacArthur introduce during the US occupation of Japan?
2 of them are demilitarization and democratization. He also gave workers the right to create independent labor unions.
What was Douglas MacArthur's role in Korea?
He was the army commander of US troops in Korea during the Korean War
What was general Douglas macarthurs first victory allied troops in Korea?
The suprise attack at Inchon
Was Ulysses S. Grant still living when Douglas MacArthur was born?
Yes. Douglas MacArthur was born in 1880, and Ulysses S. Grant died in 1885.
It got a wee bit testy. MacArthur got insubordinate and the President had to fire him.
He was 84 years old. The general, who led the Allied victory over Japan in World War II and commanded the United Nations forces in the Korean War, died at 2:39 P.M. at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where he had been a patient since March 2. Death was attributed to acute kidney and liver failure.
What risks were taken by General MacArthur when he ordered the invasion at Inchon?
all the usual risks of amphibious assault into enemy rear.
long shipping routes, lack of air support, risk of being contained and eliminated at the beachhead.
It was General Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 - April 5, 1964).
"I said, to the people of the Philippines whence I came, I shall return. Tonight, I repeat those words: I shall return!" (After his arrival in Australia from the Philippines, March 30, 1942)
"I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God, our forces stand again on Philippine soil." (On landing in Leyte, Philippines,October 17, 1944)
Why was general Douglas MacArthur was removed from the command of the UN army?
He was relieved of his command by President Truman for not following the policies in Korea. MacArthur wanted to invade China and rid the world of Communism. Truman wanted peace and stability after 4 long years of war. HE JUST DIDNT LISTEN
Was President Truman justified in firing General MacArthur during the Korean War?
Yes, he did. After defying his orders, Truman fired him.
Who are general MacArthur's parents?
Father: Arthur MacArthur, Jr.
Mother: Mary MacArthur (Also called Pinky)
What port city did General MacArthur choose for a counterattack against North Korea?
He chose Inchon.
What was General MacArthur's major failures in World War 2?
General Douglas MacArthur's major failures in World War II included his initial underestimation of Japanese capabilities, which led to the rapid fall of the Philippines in 1941. His decision to prioritize the liberation of the Philippines over other strategic targets, such as Formosa (Taiwan), delayed the Allied advance in the Pacific. Additionally, his aggressive post-war policies in Japan and Korea contributed to tensions that would later escalate into the Korean War. These missteps highlighted a certain overconfidence in his strategic approach.
