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MacArthur at War: World War II in the Pacific
By Borneman, Walter R.
- ISBN
- 9780316405324 9780316405317
- Publisher
- Little, Brown
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Reviewed on May 1, 2016 | Social Sciences
Douglas MacArthur (1880–1964) remains a controversial figure in World War II history. Brilliant, egocentric, and at times deceitful, he was both an adept strategist and a blatant self-promoter. Borneman (The Admirals) chronicles MacArthur's career from its beginning through the Japanese surrender in 1945. Throughout, readers understand what made MacArthur "tick"—his personality, strengths, and weaknesses, as well as a picture of the g...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
