Written in his own hand and finished only weeks before his death,
Gen. Douglas MacArthur's memoir spans more than half a century of
modern history. His vantage point at centre stage during major
controversies of the twentieth century enabled him to present
unique views of the conflicts in which he played a vital role. No
soldier in modern time has been more admired or reviled. Liberator
of the Philippines, shogun of Occupied Japan, victor of the Battle
of Inchon, the general was a national hero when suddenly relieved
of his command by President Truman. His supporters believe his
genius for command and ability to implement that command through
strategy stands as a landmark in military history. His critics are
not so kind, describing him as a giant ego paying homage to himself
in this book. Decade by decade, battlefield by battlefield, this
self portrait is a moving final testament to a life of service that
began at West Point and continued in Vera Cruz during the Mexican
uprisings and throughout the world wars. Appointed Supreme
Commander of Allied Forces in the Pacific, MacArthur was the
architect of the campaign to drive the Japanese from their
strongholds at Bataan, Corregidor, and New Guinea. His recounting
of World War II is dramatically punctuated with intimate portraits
of key personalities and insights into his stand on controversial
issues. Although the autobiography was written nearly fifty years
ago, it continues to be a valuable document of the period.
General
Imprint: |
Naval Institute Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2012 |
First published: |
April 2012 |
Authors: |
Douglas MacArthur
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
472 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-55750-483-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Warfare & defence >
General
|
LSN: |
1-55750-483-0 |
Barcode: |
9781557504838 |
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