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American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964

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.

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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

Audience
adult
Length
epic · 811 pages

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