Old Soldiers Never Die - Softcover

Perret, Geoffry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 155850723X ISBN 13: 9781558507234

Publisher: Adams Media, 1997

Synopsis

Provides insights into the life and times of the great military leader and takes a look at MacArthur's military career, personal relationships, and flirtation with politics

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Review:

With the possible exception of George S. Patton, is there a 20th century military figure who fascinates us as does Douglas MacArthur? Hero of Leyte, military genius, youngest brigadier general in World War I, MacArthur had a brilliant mind and an eye for self-promotion. This latest biography, utilizing substantial new research, makes a strong case for MacArthur's leadership abilities and his fierce independence without neglecting MacArthur's shortcomings as a man and as a tactician. Perret concludes that the landing at Inchon, which turned U.S. fortunes around in the Korean War, was one of the boldest and best-executed military invasions in history.

From the Inside Flap:

cradle-to-grave biography of MacArthur in nearly 20 years, Perret reveals new information and offers fresh insights into this landmark figure of American history. From his obsessive interest in becoming the most highly decorated soldier in American history to his disastrous flirtation with presidential politics, MacArthur is revealed, warts and all. of photos.

About this edition

• Publisher: Adams Media
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 155850723X
• ISBN 13: 9781558507234
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 663