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Name: American Caesar
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: William Manchester

Douglas H. MacArthur, one of only five men ever to attain the rank of General of the United States Army, commanded U.S. forces in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. His career is marked by remarkable victories and equally notable setbacks, reflecting his complex personality and the turbulent times in which he served. Manchester’s biography explores MacArthur's battlefield achievements, strategic decisions, and the personal controversies that contributed to his enduring, paradoxical reputation as an American legend.

First publish date: 1978

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: William Manchester

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