Douglas Macarthur: America's General (Signature Lives)

Haugen, Brenda

ISBN 10: 0756509947 ISBN 13: 9780756509941

Publisher: Compass Point Books, 2005

Synopsis

A biography profiling the life of Douglas MacArthur, who through his military leadership in World War II and Korea, many argue became one of the greatest military commanders and generals in American history. Includes source notes and timeline.

About this title

About the Author:

Brenda Haugen started in the newspaper business and had a career as an award-winning journalist before finding her niche as an author. Since then, she has written more than 50 books and edited hundreds more, most of them for children. A graduate of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, Brenda lives in North Dakota with her dog, Alice, who chose Brenda when she went to the Humane Society thinking she was there to adopt another dog.

Review:

The son of a highly decorated soldier, there was never any doubt about Douglas MacArthur's path in life: he was a military man to the core. Trained at West Point, he distinguished himself in every major skirmish from World War I to Korea. Among his accomp --Children's Literature (CLCD)

About this edition

• Publisher: Compass Point Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0756509947
• ISBN 13: 9780756509941
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 112