Synopses & Reviews
At times, even his admirers seemed unsure of what to do with General Douglas MacArthur. Imperious, headstrong, and vain, MacArthur matched an undeniable military genius with a massive ego and a rebellious streak that often seemed to destine him for the dustbin of history. Yet despite his flaws, MacArthur is remembered as a brilliant commander whose combined-arms operation in the Pacificthe first in the history of warfaresecured Americas triumph in World War II and changed the course of history.
In The Most Dangerous Man in America, celebrated historian Mark Perry examines how this paradox of a man overcame personal and professional challenges to lead his countrymen in their darkest hour. As Perry shows, Franklin Roosevelt and a handful of MacArthurs subordinates made this feat possible, taming MacArthur, making him useful, and finally making him victorious. A gripping, authoritative biography of the Pacific Theaters most celebrated and misunderstood commander, The Most Dangerous Man in America reveals the secrets of Douglas MacArthurs successand the incredible efforts of the men who made it possible.
About the Author
Mark Perry is a military, intelligence, and foreign affairs analyst and writer. His articles have appeared in the
Nation, the
Washington Post, Foreign Policy, and the
Los Angeles Times, among other outlets, and he is a frequent guest commentator and expert on Al Jazeera television network. He is the author of eight books, including
Grant and Twain,
Partners in Command, and
Talking to Terrorists. Perry has served as editor and Washington bureau chief for a number of publications, including Washington D.C.s
City Paper and
The Veteran, the largest circulation newspaper for veterans in the nation.
Table of Contents
Prologue: Albany1. The White House
2. Fort Myer
3. Manila
4. Clark Field
5. Lingayen Gulf
6. Bataan
7. Corregidor
8. Alice Springs
9. Melbourne
10. Buna
11. Rabaul
12. Honolulu
13. Leyte
14. Luzon
15. Tokyo Bay
Epilogue: New York