Douglas MacArthur - Wikipedia
WEBDouglas 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. He served with distinction in World War I , was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific ...
Douglas MacArthur | Biography, Command, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 1, 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.
Douglas MacArthur: Quotes, General & WWII - HISTORY
WEBOct 29, 2009 · Douglas MacArthur was an American general who commanded the Southwest Pacific in World War II, oversaw the successful Allied occupation of postwar Japan and led United Nations forces in the...
Douglas MacArthur - National Museum of the United States Army
WEBU.S. Army. January 26, 1880 – April 5, 1964. Douglas MacArthur, 1945. Library of Congress. General of the Army Douglas MacArthur served as a career Army officer for the majority of his life. MacArthur, one of the few individuals to achieve a five-star rank, notably served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.
Douglas MacArthur - W 1, WW2 & Korean War - Biography
WEBApr 3, 2014 · (1880-1964) Who Was Douglas MacArthur? After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1903, Douglas MacArthur fought in World War I, and in World War II was the...
Biography of Douglas MacArthur, 5-Star American General
WEBJul 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.
Douglas Macarthur | Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 18, 2018 · Died April 5, 1964. 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.
Douglas MacArthur - Alpha History
WEBDouglas MacArthur (1880-1964) was a US Army general, famous for his roles as a battlefield commander during World War II and the Korean War. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, MacArthur was the son of a decorated Civil War colonel and was raised on military bases. In his teens, he received a military education in Texas, then as a cadet at …
General MacArthur's military upbringing shaped him into a soldier
WEBJan 8, 2020 · Douglas MacArthur was many things to many people, including himself. His professional record speaks for itself: He was the youngest combat general in the First World War when, in France, his...
Douglas MacArthur summary | Britannica
WEBDouglas 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). He rose through the ranks to become general and army chief of staff (1930–35).
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