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American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964

William Manchester

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Inspiring, outrageous... A thundering paradox of a man. Douglas MacArthur, one of only five men in history to have achieved the rank of General of the United States Army. He served in World Wars I, II, and the Korean War, and is famous for stating that "in war, there is no substitute for victory." AMERICAN CAESAR exaines the exemplary army career, the stunning successes on the battlefield, and the turbulent private life of the soldier-hero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely American legend.

Language: English

Pages: 793

Format: Kindle Edition

Publisher: Back Bay Books

Release: April 28, 2008

American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964

William Manchester

4.4/5 ( ratings)

Inspiring, outrageous... A thundering paradox of a man. Douglas MacArthur, one of only five men in history to have achieved the rank of General of the United States Army. He served in World Wars I, II, and the Korean War, and is famous for stating that "in war, there is no substitute for victory." AMERICAN CAESAR exaines the exemplary army career, the stunning successes on the battlefield, and the turbulent private life of the soldier-hero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely American legend.

Language: English

Pages: 793

Format: Kindle Edition

Publisher: Back Bay Books

Release: April 28, 2008

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