The Most Dangerous Man in America
The Making of Douglas MacArthur
New York, NY : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, [2014]
Format: Book
Description: xviii, 380 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
At times, even his admirers seemed unsure of what to do with General Douglas MacArthur. Imperious, headstrong, and vain, MacArthur matched an undeniable military genius with a massive ego and a rebellious streak that often seemed to destine him for the dustbin of history. Yet despite his flaws, MacArthur is remembered as a brilliant commander whose combined-arms operation in the Pacific -- the first in the history of warfare -- secured America's triumph in World War II and changed the course of history.
In The Most Dangerous Man in America , celebrated historian Mark Perry examines how this paradox of a man overcame personal and professional challenges to lead his countrymen in their darkest hour. As Perry shows, Franklin Roosevelt and a handful of MacArthur's subordinates made this feat possible, taming MacArthur, making him useful, and finally making him victorious. A gripping, authoritative biography of the Pacific Theater's most celebrated and misunderstood commander, The Most Dangerous Man in America reveals the secrets of Douglas MacArthur's success -- and the incredible efforts of the men who made it possible.
In The Most Dangerous Man in America , celebrated historian Mark Perry examines how this paradox of a man overcame personal and professional challenges to lead his countrymen in their darkest hour. As Perry shows, Franklin Roosevelt and a handful of MacArthur's subordinates made this feat possible, taming MacArthur, making him useful, and finally making him victorious. A gripping, authoritative biography of the Pacific Theater's most celebrated and misunderstood commander, The Most Dangerous Man in America reveals the secrets of Douglas MacArthur's success -- and the incredible efforts of the men who made it possible.
Contents:
Albany -- The White House -- Fort Myer -- Manila -- Clark field -- Lingayen Gulf -- Bataan -- Corregidor -- Alice Springs -- Melbourne -- Buna -- Rabaul -- Honolulu -- Leyte -- Luzon -- Tokyo Bay -- New York.
Subjects:
MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964.
United States. Army -- Biography.
Generals -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- History, Military -- 20th century.
MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964.
United States. Army -- Biography.
Generals -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- History, Military -- 20th century.
ISBN:
9780465013289 (hardcover)
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 362-364) and index.