Ten Famous Generals of World War II Series - MacArthur (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Wang Yongsheng Translated
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: General Douglas MacArthur's life is filled with legendary tales. He created several records in the history of the U.S. military: he ranked top at West Point Military Academy and achieved the highest score in its history; he was the youngest brigadier general in the U.S. Army during World War II, later becoming the youngest president of West Point, the youngest major general, and the youngest Chief of Staff of the Army; he was the only American awarded the rank of field marshal by a foreign country; he was the only general in U.S. history to have participated in three major wars. Those who admire him believe he is the greatest military figure in American history; those who criticize him see him as a self-important, hollow five-star general. As a work of non-fiction, this book strictly adheres to historical facts and aims for a simple and unadorned style, allowing readers to more authentically grasp the true character of the historical figure. Moreover, this is a powerful critique against those who seek to deny the history of aggression and glorify war criminals.