
MacArthur
The Great Generals Series
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Narrated by:
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Tom Weiner
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Richard B. Frank
No American figure better exemplifies this trait than the man who was commissioned before the Wright Brothers' first flight but became a keen exponent of an entirely new dimension in warfare. MacArthur was also in charge of the U.S. occupation of Japan, the most successful occupation in history.
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Critic reviews
"Palgrave's Great Generals Series is an important and inspiring contribution to our understanding of modern-day warfare." (General Wesley K. Clark)
"A classic example of good things in small packages, this addition to the Great Generals Series owes much to its author, an expert on the Pacific War." ( Booklist)
"A classic example of good things in small packages, this addition to the Great Generals Series owes much to its author, an expert on the Pacific War." ( Booklist)
Great listen.
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Fascinating look at one of America's best soldiers
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Good Insights
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This book could have gone wrong in so very many ways. MacArthur's (incredible) life is one that makes it easy for one to absolutely adore or despise him. Franks does neither, divvying up blame as needed. MacArthur was a true larger-than-life-figure; yet the book isn't packed with anecdotes. Several of his most controversial moments, such as the Bonus Army, the Philippines, and his relief, require a bit of context to honestly evaluate. Franks doesn't wallow in minutiae. MacArthur's life is so densely packed it would be easy for a book this size to be, essentially, a narrated Wikipedia article of chronological events. Frank hits all the high points, but still drops some good insights.
My favorite one was his argument against the false dichotomy of "Noble, Brilliant MacArthur" vs "Shameful, Insubordinate MacArthur". His brilliancy and insubordination were connected, and he always acted in a context of the stateside bureaucracy.
The only part I disagreed with was the end of the last chapter, where Franks projected forward what MacArthur would have thought on the Global War on Terror. It seemed unnecessary, and overly speculative. That aside, brilliant book, especially for those who are new to the subject.
Five stars for the narration.
Excellent
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