The Tragic Death Of General Douglas MacArthur
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2021
- General Douglas MacArthur remains one of the most consequential and controversial military figures in American history, having presided over a number of international conflicts in the mid-20th century. With an undeniable role in halting the expansion of post-world-war Communism, MacArthur nonetheless took part in human rights violations, also committing insubordination at key moments in different conflicts. His ambition appeared poised to carry him to America's highest office, but, as he said in his own words, old soldiers never die, they just fade away. MacArthur died at 84 decades ago, but historians still don't agree about how to place him in history. This is the tragic death of General Douglas MacArthur.
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What do you think about General Douglas MacArthur?
To die of poor health age 84 is not a tragedy: it is normal.
Every filipino knows who General McArthur is , he's the guy who stated I shall return.
Imagine if mc arthur conquered communism in china, we dont have a problem right now. There would be one korea not south and north. The man has an advance vision for the security of the future and the world. Salute for this General.
I'm a Filipino and l respect highly Gen. Douglas McArthur for what he has promised to the Filipino people when he said "l shall return". To us that's more than a promise but a hope against Japanese oppression at that time. I salute the Old Soldier who never dies.
As a filipino, He may have left us but never abandoned us. He came back to liberate my country.
I don't know about other Filipinos, but in all of the Philippines History I learn from school, MacArthur is one of those that I didn't forgot, I clearly remember my teacher saying that MacArthur once said "I shall return".
He is a hero I'm the Philippines ..Lt was a matter of egos.he was a great general .one of the greats from the West point academy
As a Filipino I regard him as a hero and I'm pretty sure for the Japanese too. He basically paved the way for what is now the modern Japan.
MacArthur's post-war policies paved the way for a lasting friendship with Japan. An astounding accomplishment. For that he is rightfully honored and revered
MacArthur lost fewer men during his campaigns in the SW Pacific, than were lost in the Battle of the Bulge. Those who deplore his over active ego, may be right, but when he caught the enemy flat footed at Inchon, it was a stroke of genius. The way he resurrected Japan, after WWII, was probably the greatest achievement, by any American official, in our history.
MacArthur was one of only a handful in the entire history of the US military to rise to the rank of Five Star General, ie, General of the Army. A Brigadier General as you describe him is a one star general. After the Pacific war ended, and he took over control of Japan, he became revered by the people for his leadership in rebuilding the country. He was once described as a "Benevolent Dictator" in his leading its reshaping which probably says it best.
Two books anyone should read: 1) MacArthur 'American Caesar" by Wm Manchester; & 2) MacArthur - 'American Warrior' Both are eye openers & gives you a far different look at the man. Besides attending West Point, his older brother attended Annapolis. One important observation: "No one wants peace MORE than a soldier."
Every Filipino still love Gen. McArthur.. big thanks to you General.
McArthur will always be one of Philippines' heroes...
MacArthur was popular in the Philippines, specially for the old folks, but I believed another hero of WWII Pacific Theater was overlooked and it is Admiral Chester Nimitz and his sailors and marines.
Macarthur, Douglas was also a World War 1 veteran and a decorated officer during that war.
"Old soldiers never die they just fade away"
Unforgettable "I shall return." Fulfillment of an honorable promise to us Filipinos. RIP sir.
For us filipinos, he still regarded as our liberator, an icon