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Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964) was an American military leader who served as General of the Army for the United States, as well as a field marshal to the Philippine Army.
Jun 18, 2024 · Douglas MacArthur, U.S. general who commanded the Southwest Pacific Theater in World War II, administered postwar Japan during the Allied occupation that followed, and led United Nations forces during the first nine months of the Korean War.
Oct 29, 2009 · Douglas MacArthur was a five-star American U.S. general who commanded the Pacific forces in World War II, oversaw the occupation of Japan and led U.N. forces in the Korean War.
Apr 3, 2014 · Douglas MacArthur was an American general best known for his command of Allied forces in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
May 22, 2014 · MacArthur, more popular than the president at the time, received a hero’s welcome upon his arrival back in the United States.
MacArthur organized American forces in Australia and launched a counter-attack in New Guinea. Coordinating with the Navy, he helped develop a new form of warfare he called “Triphibious Warfare,” or island-hopping.
Jul 3, 2019 · Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880–April 5, 1964) was a soldier in World War I, the senior commander in the Pacific theater during World War II, and the Commander-in-Chief of the United Nations Command during the Korean War.
Jan 8, 2020 · Five-star general Douglas MacArthur had a rough and rugged upbringing that shaped him into one of history's most distinguished soldiers.
Douglas MacArthur, (born Jan. 26, 1880, Little Rock, Ark., U.S.—died April 5, 1964, Washington, D.C.), U.S. general. Son of Gen. Arthur MacArthur (1845–1912), he graduated from West Point, of which he became superintendent (1919–22).
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May 18, 2018 · Washington, D.C. U.S. general. C onsidered a war hero in World War II (1939–45) as commander of the U.S. Army and Air Forces in the Pacific campaign against Japan, Douglas MacArthur played a crucial role in rebuilding Japan during the early years of the Cold War.
