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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 Pacific -- the first in the history of warfare -- secured America's 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 MacArthur's subordinates made this feat possible, taming MacArthur, making him useful, and finally making him victorious. A gripping, authoritative biography of the Pacific Theater's most celebrated and misunderstood commander, The Most Dangerous Man in America reveals the secrets of Douglas MacArthur's success -- and the incredible efforts of the men who made it possible.

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  • Title The Most Dangerous Man in America: The Making of Douglas MacArthur
  • Author Mark Perry
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition 1St Edition
  • Pages 416
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Basic Books, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2014-04
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780465013289 / 0465013287
  • Weight 1.48 lbs (0.67 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.5 in (24.13 x 16.51 x 3.81 cm)
  • Category Biography / Autobiography
  • Library of Congress subjects United States, United States - History, Military - 20th
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2014004629
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About the author

Mark Perry is a military and foreign affairs analyst whose articles have appeared in the Nation, Foreign Policy, Washington Post, and Politico. Perry lives in Arlington, Virginia.
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