HISTORY
WORLD WAR II
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Question
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Dwight Eisenhower
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FDR
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Harry Truman
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Douglas MacArthur
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Detailed explanation-1: -Douglas MacArthur was an American general who commanded the Southwest Pacific in World War II, oversaw the successful Allied occupation of postwar Japan and led United Nations forces in the Korean War.
Detailed explanation-2: -MacArthur, one of the few individuals to achieve a five-star rank, notably served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. A recipient of the Medal of Honor and 17 other medals, he distinguished himself as a talented, brave, and able military commander.
Detailed explanation-3: -Douglas MacArthur was one of the finest military leaders the United States ever produced. John Gardner, in his book On Leadership described him as a brilliant strategist, a farsighted administrator, and flamboyant to his fingertips. MacArthur’s discipline and principled leadership transcended the military.
Detailed explanation-4: -He was never passive; he always led. Newton Baker, then Secretary of War, called MacArthur the best front‐line general of World War I.