General Douglas MacArthur: Exciting Life Story

Book Overview

General Douglas MacArthur: Exciting Life Story is a biography written by Edward Rice Jr. that chronicles the life of one of America's most iconic military figures. The book covers MacArthur's early life, his military career, and his role in some of the most significant events of the 20th century, including World War II and the Korean War.Rice delves into MacArthur's childhood, his education at West Point, and his rise through the ranks of the military. He also explores MacArthur's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, and his reputation as a controversial and sometimes divisive figure.The book provides a detailed account of MacArthur's military campaigns, including his leadership in the Pacific Theater during World War II, his controversial decision to invade Inchon during the Korean War, and his eventual dismissal by President Truman.Throughout the book, Rice paints a vivid picture of MacArthur's larger-than-life personality, his unwavering commitment to his country, and his enduring legacy as one of America's greatest military leaders. With its engaging prose and comprehensive coverage of MacArthur's life and career, General Douglas MacArthur: Exciting Life Story is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States military.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163183377
• ISBN13: 9781163183373
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"