American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964
William Manchester
811 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 0316544981
ISBN13:
Language: English
Publish: 275986800000
American HistoryBiographyBiography MemoirHistoryJapanMilitary FictionMilitary HistoryNonfictionWarWorld War II
MacArthur, the public figure, the private man, the soldier-hero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely American legend, portrayed in a biography that will challenge the cherished myths of admirers and critics alike.
Illustrations
Preamble: Reveille
First Call
Ruffles & Flourishes (1880-1917)
Charge (1917-1918)
Call to Quarters (1919-1935)
To the Colors (1935-1941)
Retreat (1941-1942)
The Green War (1942-1944)
At High Port (1944-1945)
Last Post (1945-1950)
Sunset Gun (1950-1951)
Recall (1951)
Taps (1951-1964)
Acknowledgments
Notes
Bibliography
Copyright Acknowledgments
Index