HISTORY
THE COLD WAR ERA
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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George Patton
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Erwin Rommel
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Douglas MacArthur
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Detailed explanation-1: -When North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950, starting the Korean War, MacArthur was designated commander of the United Nations forces defending South Korea. He conceived and executed the amphibious assault at Inchon on 15 September 1950, for which he was hailed as a military genius.
Detailed explanation-2: -Truman committed United States air, ground, and naval forces to the combined United Nations forces assisting the Republic of Korea in its defense. President Truman designated General Douglas MacArthur as Commanding General of the United Nations Command (UNC).
Detailed explanation-3: -Douglas MacArthur served for almost his whole life in the Armed Forces. He served in WWI, WWII, and the Korean War. In Korea he was the commander of UN Forces in Korea from 1950-1951. A gifted and driven leader, MacArthur was a major figure in the Korean War.