General Douglas MacArthur: A Pictorial Biography

By Gene Schoor

Book Overview

""General Douglas MacArthur: A Pictorial Biography"" by Gene Schoor is a comprehensive visual tribute to one of the most iconic military figures in American history. The book is filled with over 200 photographs, many of which have never been published before, that chronicle MacArthur's life from his childhood in Little Rock, Arkansas to his illustrious military career and beyond.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of MacArthur's life, including his service in World War I, his leadership in the Pacific Theater during World War II, and his controversial tenure as the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Japan after the war. The photographs are accompanied by detailed captions that provide context and background information on the events and people depicted.In addition to the photographs, the book includes a foreword by MacArthur's son, Arthur MacArthur IV, and an introduction by the author that provides an overview of MacArthur's life and legacy. The book also features a timeline of key events in MacArthur's life and a bibliography for readers who want to learn more.Overall, ""General Douglas MacArthur: A Pictorial Biography"" is a stunning tribute to one of America's greatest military leaders. The photographs and captions provide a vivid and compelling portrait of MacArthur's life and career, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in military history or American leadership.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163822787
• ISBN13: 9781163822784
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"