General Douglas MacArthur

""General Douglas MacArthur: Exciting Life Story"" is a biography of one of America's most iconic military figures. Written by Edward Rice Jr., the book chronicles MacArthur's life from his early years as the son of a decorated general, to his rise through the ranks of the U.S. Army, to his leadership during World War II and the Korean War. The book provides a detailed account of MacArthur's military career, including his famous ""I shall return"" speech and his controversial dismissal by President Truman. It also explores MacArthur's personal life, including his marriage to his second wife, Jean Faircloth, and his relationship with his father, Arthur MacArthur. Throughout the book, Rice portrays MacArthur as a complex and often controversial figure, highlighting both his successes and failures. The narrative is engaging and well-researched, drawing on a variety of sources including interviews, letters, and military records. Overall, ""General Douglas MacArthur: Exciting Life Story"" offers a comprehensive and compelling portrait of one of America's most celebrated military leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.