American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur 1880 - 1964

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 (and lapses) on the battlefield, and the turbulent private life of the soldier-hero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely American legend. The Acclaimed Biographer And Historian Examines The Career Of The Legendary Soldier-hero And Paradoxical Four-star General, A Military Genius Who Suffered From Lapses In Strategy. Chronology -- Reveille -- First Call -- Ruffles And Flourishes (1880-1917) -- Charge (1917-1918) -- Call To Quarters (1919-1935) -- To The Colors (1935-1941) -- Retreat (1941-1942) -- The Green War (1942-1944) -- At High Port (1944-1950) -- Sunset Gun (1950-1951) -- Recall (1951) -- Taps (1951-1964). William Manchester. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [745]-762) And Index.