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Part One Of Two PartsMacArthur was not only a lean, chiseled military genius and master of strategy; he also suffered unexplained lapses. For example, he knew of the Pearl Harbor attack but neglected to deploy his Philippine air force, a failure which resulted in its total destruction. And the... read more
Summary
This is my first William Manchester read and I think he is now my favorite author! This book was superb in detail and organization. The book starts out in 1863 with Arthur MacArthur rushing the Confederate lines at Missionary Ridge which caught the attention of one General Grant and... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
First Sentence
"My first recollection," Douglas MacArthur was fond of saying, "is that of a bugle call."
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- William Manchester (Author)
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