General Douglas MacArthur Born January 26, 1880, Douglas MacArthur grew to be one of the nation’s finest Military leaders of all time. His military career began in West Point on June 13, 1899-June 13, 1819. He later helped lead the 42nd Division in France during World War I for four years. After WWI, he took on positions of high authority and responsibility. From being the superintendent of West Point on June 1, 1919; Chief of Staff; Field Marshall of the Philippines; Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces; then Commander of U.S. Forces in Korea, General Dougal MacArthur demonstrated capability and potential of the Army Core Values and Warrior Ethos. His drive and ambition occurred in the heart of the Philippines. General MacArthur’s journey
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His leadership, promise to the Philippines, and willing force to fight through the war, reflects his integrity and impact he had in WWII and the Korean war. General MacArthur lacks Respect for his stubborn and go-to attitude of what he feels is right vs. what others feel. He refused to listen and conduct General George Marshalls Rainbow Five war plan, as well as refusing to obey President Truman’s disagreement on the bombing of China. In other words, General MacArthur showed an ample amount of stubbornness, but managed to get the job done with excellence and …show more content…
Though stubborn in most occasions, he succeeded to the surrender of the Japan and the push to fight against North Korea. His strongest plan was in the battle of Manilla, where he kept his promise to push back Japan with the Philippines and his American troops that were left behind after his escape to Australia by President Roosevelt. Also, his plan to push behind enemy lines to get to Korea was daring and bold. To reach the Korean shores, he knew he would have to reach around the Korean peninsula. I strongly believe that his stubbornness and quick actions made his plans even more effective. General MacArthur was ineffective when he first arrived to the Philippines in 31 July 1941. After learning about the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, General George Marshall, ordered General MacArthur to execute the existing war plan, Rainbow Five. This plan is a set “colored-step plan” which was a cause of war on multiple fronts. General MacArthur did nothing. Later, Major General Lewis H. Brereton discussed previous war plans with MacArthur. MacArthur later denied having the
His leadership, promise to the Philippines, and willing force to fight through the war, reflects his integrity and impact he had in WWII and the Korean war. General MacArthur lacks Respect for his stubborn and go-to attitude of what he feels is right vs. what others feel. He refused to listen and conduct General George Marshalls Rainbow Five war plan, as well as refusing to obey President Truman’s disagreement on the bombing of China. In other words, General MacArthur showed an ample amount of stubbornness, but managed to get the job done with excellence and …show more content…
Though stubborn in most occasions, he succeeded to the surrender of the Japan and the push to fight against North Korea. His strongest plan was in the battle of Manilla, where he kept his promise to push back Japan with the Philippines and his American troops that were left behind after his escape to Australia by President Roosevelt. Also, his plan to push behind enemy lines to get to Korea was daring and bold. To reach the Korean shores, he knew he would have to reach around the Korean peninsula. I strongly believe that his stubbornness and quick actions made his plans even more effective. General MacArthur was ineffective when he first arrived to the Philippines in 31 July 1941. After learning about the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, General George Marshall, ordered General MacArthur to execute the existing war plan, Rainbow Five. This plan is a set “colored-step plan” which was a cause of war on multiple fronts. General MacArthur did nothing. Later, Major General Lewis H. Brereton discussed previous war plans with MacArthur. MacArthur later denied having the