Roars of the Gaijin Shogun: Douglas MacArthur Quotes

By Sreechinth C

Douglas MacArthur was one of the prominent US military generals and the only Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. MacArthur was the US Chief of Staff of the Army in the 1930s and played a key role of the allied forces in the Pacific arena at the time of WWII. Though his comments during the Korean War of 1950 made Douglas a controversial figure, he was welcomed in his country as a great hero. Relieved from the military duties, Douglas served as the military advisor to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. This book, ‘Roars of The Gaijin Shogun: Douglas MacArthur Quotes’ will lead you through most inspiring words of Gaijin Shogun (foreign military leader) as he was often called ...

• Language: English
• Publisher: UB Tech
• Release date: Nov 8, 2018
• ISBN: 9780463840870

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ROARS OF THE GAIJIN SHOGUN

Roars of the Gaijin Shogun

~ Douglas MacArthur Quotes ~

Composer: Sreechinth.C

Cover Image: Public Domain

DEDICATION

This book, Roars of the Gaijin Shogun is dedicated in the feet of Almighty.

"Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be."

-Douglas MacArthur

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Sincerely showing thankfulness to all those who participated and supported directly and indirectly in the release of this book.

Who Was MacArthur?

The American five-star General, Douglas MacArthur, was the one and only Field Marshal of the Philippine’s Army. Appointed as the US Chief of Staff in the 1930s, he played an important role in preparing the Army for the WWII. MacArthur and his father Arthur MacArthur, Jr became the only father and son who were bestowed with the Medal of Honor.

As the younger son of an Army Captain, Douglas MacArthur’s birth was in January 26, 1880 to a family of strong military background. As his family moved to San Antonio, he attended the West Texas Military Academy where he excelled not only in studies but also in sports. Graduating in 1903, MacArthur was immediately appointed as the Junior Officer in Army corps of Engineers. His rise through the ranks was swift and was a major at the commencement of WWI but was promoted to the commanding colonel of 42nd Division or Rainbow Division while US took on Germany. Returning to US he served in the post of Superintendent of the