Thomas F. (hardtack) -
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Another book that shreds the MacArthur myth. MacArthur believed more in publicity than actual results. How he was able to get away with it in two wars and other conflicts is a tribute to his audacity or, more correctly, his chutzpah.
Fortunately, history is slowly revealing the true story. This short book (80 pages of text) analyzes the battle for which MacArthur received his first Medal of Honor. I find it interesting that later he was to do his best to deny that award to many officers who deserved it.
If you enjoy MacArthur myth-busting, be sure to read "The Ghost Mountain Boys," about the campaign in New Guinea in World War II and an infantry division that paid in blood to satisfy MacArthur's ego .
Fortunately, history is slowly revealing the true story. This short book (80 pages of text) analyzes the battle for which MacArthur received his first Medal of Honor. I find it interesting that later he was to do his best to deny that award to many officers who deserved it.
If you enjoy MacArthur myth-busting, be sure to read "The Ghost Mountain Boys," about the campaign in New Guinea in World War II and an infantry division that paid in blood to satisfy MacArthur's ego .
