General Douglas MacArthur: A Pictorial Biography (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548391679)

""General Douglas MacArthur: A Pictorial Biography"" is a book written by Gene Schoor that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and career of one of America's most iconic military figures. The book is filled with numerous photographs, illustrations, and maps that help to bring MacArthur's story to life.The book begins by tracing MacArthur's early years, including his upbringing in a military family and his education at West Point. From there, the book covers MacArthur's service in World War I, where he earned numerous decorations for his bravery and leadership.The bulk of the book focuses on MacArthur's role in World War II, where he served as the commander of Allied forces in the Pacific theater. The book covers MacArthur's famous ""I shall return"" speech, his leadership during the Battle of the Philippines, and his controversial decision to use atomic bombs against Japan.The book also covers MacArthur's post-war career, including his role in the Korean War and his eventual dismissal by President Truman. Throughout the book, Schoor provides insightful commentary on MacArthur's leadership style, his relationships with other military leaders, and his impact on American history.Overall, ""General Douglas MacArthur: A Pictorial Biography"" is a fascinating and visually stunning book that provides readers with a comprehensive look at the life and career of one of America's most iconic military figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Gene Schoor
ISBN-10: 054839167X
ISBN-13: 9780548391679
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/12/2007
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d