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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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Why did general Douglas MacArthur struggle to hold the Positions in the Philippines?

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.

General Douglas MacArthur adopted a strategy known as?

US General MacArthur realized that each island between Pearl Harbor and Japan had to be taken away from the Japanese. His plan was to hop from one Japanese held island, and carry on the battles to the next island. His plan was successful.

What were Douglas McArthur accomplishments?

General Douglas McArthur was the liberator of the Philippines in WW2. He also headed the push back of the North Koreans in the 1950 Korean war.

How does General Douglas MacArthur defend Americas postwar role in the Pacific?

by a cahin of islands extending in an arc from the Aleutains to the marianas held by us and our free allies. we can dominate with sea and air power every Asiatic port from Vladivostok to Singapore and prevent any hostile movement into the pacific.

George S Patton wore his helmet why is it that Douglas MacArthur never wore one?

not hating on mcarthur, but he never really was on the fronts, i mean in the filipenes his nickname was dugout doug patton moved with his soldiers

Douglas mcarthur wanted to expand the Korean War into?

MacArthur wanted to invade N. Korea; and he did. Then he wanted to invade Red China. He was relieved of command by President Truman.

What was the numbers on Douglas MacArthur's jeep?

He did not ride in the same Jeep all the time. Depending on where he was he rode in a Jeep chosen for him at that location.

Where did General Douglas MacArthur swear he would return during World War 2?

He vowed to return to the Philippines after he was forced to leave them to be taken by the Japanese... he felt a sense of loyalty to the army that he had raised there and didn't want to see them slaughtered.

How did General MacArthur earn his purple heart?

General Douglas MacArthur earned two Purple Hearts, both awarded during WWI and due to mustard gas exposure. His father was General Arthur MacArthur. Both were awarded the Medal of Honor.

Why didn't president Truman want to drop an atomic bomb on China?

The concern was that the USSR might retaliate by using atomic bombs on our troops in Korea.

General MacArthur favored breaking the stalemate in the korean war by?

General MacArthur favored breaking the stalemate in the Korean War with a bold attack. He landed his army at Inchon and moved it south, trapping the North Korean army between the United States army and the South Korean army inside the Pusan Perimeter in the south of the country.

Which was not a change made in japan by general MacArthur after world war 2?

General MacArthur let Japan keep its Emperor after World War 2. The Emperor was made a figurehead without power, but he remained.

What were the goals of MacArthur during the occupation of japan?

boy you never had much game thought i needed to upgrade so i went and walked away way way ugh

Why doesn't general MacArthur want to leave Indian island?

i think he doesn't want to be an outcast to everyone else

How does History view Douglas MacArthur?

well he is seen differently through peoples eyes. he is a hero because of the liberation of the Philippines, but it should be metioned he caused the Korean war's destructive outcome. many historians have mixxed feelings about him.

How much does Toney Douglas weigh?

NBA player Toney Douglas weighs 195 pounds.