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Inspiring, outrageous... A thundering paradox of a man.-á-áDouglas MacArthur, one of only five men in history to have achieved the rank of General of the United States Army. He served in World Wars I, II, and the Korean War, and is famous for stating that "in war, there is no substitute for victory."-á-áAMERICAN CAESAR exaines the exemplary army career, the stunning successes (and lapses) on the battlefield, and the turbulent private life of the soldier-hero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely American legend.Manchester, William is the author of 'American Caesar', published 2008 under ISBN 9780316024747 and ISBN 0316024740.
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