MacArthur Reconsidered: General Douglas MacArthur as a Wartime Commander

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Book Synopsis: James Ellman digs deep, connects the dots, and concludes that General Douglas MacArthur was decidedly not a military genius.One of America's most controversial generals, Douglas MacArthur's rise through the U.S. Army's ranks was meteoric. However, he did not lead large formations of men in combat until he assumed command of forces in the Philippines in 1941. When war commenced with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, MacArthur's performance on the battlefield was a failure: he underestimated the Japanese, and his poorly trained forces were outmaneuvered and outfought by a much smaller invading force. However, in what became a repeating hallmark of his career, he successfully portrayed his actions to much of the American people as brilliant and heroic regardless of victory or defeat. After fleeing to Australia, MacArthur famously announced, “I will return,” and followed through on a quest to retake Manila regardless of its impact on Allied global strategy or its cost in American, Australian, and Filipino blood.

In his subsequent role as America's shogun in Tokyo, MacArthur was again surprised by an enemy he underestimated. The Korean War yielded his greatest victory, at Inchon, but also his greatest defeat, along the Yalu River. Unwilling to accept anything but complete victory, he openly defied President Truman: MacArthur fatally undermined chances for an early peace, planned to seed a great swath of enemy territory with radioactive cobalt, and attempted to widen a conflict which threatened to become a third world war. Raging against his subsequent firing, he only truly faded away after he was publicly criticized by a panoply of America's greatest WWII generals.

Today, MacArthur still polarizes. Many biographies agree he was a great and patriotic leader marred by a few failures. Ellman argues the opposite: MacArthur was a lackluster battlefield commander who suffered stunning defeats while undermining the command structure of our military.

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Discover the truth behind one of America's most controversial military figures in "MacArthur Reconsidered: General Douglas MacArthur as a Wartime Commander". Author James Ellman unravels the myth surrounding MacArthur's military genius, revealing a starkly different reality. This captivating book dives deep into MacArthur's career, exposing his failures and questionable decisions on the battlefield.

From his early days in the Philippines to his role as America's shogun in Tokyo, MacArthur's actions were riddled with miscalculations. Despite being outmaneuvered by the Japanese in the Philippines and underestimating their capabilities, he skillfully portrayed himself as a brilliant and heroic leader to the American public. Ellman challenges this narrative, shedding light on the true nature of MacArthur's strategies and their ultimate impact on American, Australian, and Filipino lives.

The book delves into MacArthur's pivotal role in the Korean War, where his triumphs and pitfalls further cemented his controversial legacy. While his victory at Inchon showcased his military prowess, his defeat along the Yalu River exposed his irrational pursuit of absolute victory. Unwilling to accept anything less, MacArthur openly defied President Truman and jeopardized the chances of an early peace. Ellman's analysis reveals the dangerous extent to which MacArthur was willing to go, including his plans to use radioactive cobalt and expand the conflict into a potential third world war.

With MacArthur's reputation still polarizing to this day, "MacArthur Reconsidered" challenges the prevailing belief that he was a great leader with only a few failures. Ellman presents a compelling argument that MacArthur was, in fact, a lackluster battlefield commander. His stunning defeats and undermining of the military's command structure cannot be ignored. If you are curious to learn the truth about one of America's most influential figures, this book is a must-read.

Uncover the real story behind General Douglas MacArthur's wartime command. Challenge the prevailing narrative and unravel the myth surrounding this controversial military figure. Get your copy of "MacArthur Reconsidered: General Douglas MacArthur as a Wartime Commander" today and delve into the captivating analysis by James Ellman. Click here to order now.

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