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Douglas MacArthur (1880 CE - 1964 CE) was an American general, best known for his role in Asia during and after [[World War II]]. He served as a general for American during [[World War I]]. During World War II, he fought against the Japanese: after the defeat of his weak forces in the [[Philippines]], he took command of american, english and australian forces defending [[Australia]]. His forces fought mainly in the large island of [[New Guinea]], eventually overrunning the japanese in 1944?; afterwards, he led the invasion of the [[Philippines]], tacking them back in 1945. In September 1945 he received the formal japanese surrender, ending WWII and then he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers in Japan. |
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He later served in the [[Korean War]]: after the surprise attack of the communist [[North Korea]] army he led the U.N. coalition (mainly composed of American forces) military counter-offensive. As his forces approached the Korea-[[China]] border, the Chinese military became involved in the conflict, and MacArthur (which was said to ask for a broad war against [[China]]) was relieved of duty on April 11, 1951. |
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Revision as of 03:09, 12 April 2002
Douglas MacArthur (1880 CE - 1964 CE) was an American general, best known for his role in Asia during and after World War II. He served as a general for American during World War I. During World War II, he fought against the Japanese: after the defeat of his weak forces in the Philippines, he took command of american, english and australian forces defending Australia. His forces fought mainly in the large island of New Guinea, eventually overrunning the japanese in 1944?; afterwards, he led the invasion of the Philippines, tacking them back in 1945. In September 1945 he received the formal japanese surrender, ending WWII and then he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers in Japan.
He later served in the Korean War: after the surprise attack of the communist North Korea army he led the U.N. coalition (mainly composed of American forces) military counter-offensive. As his forces approached the Korea-China border, the Chinese military became involved in the conflict, and MacArthur (which was said to ask for a broad war against China) was relieved of duty on April 11, 1951.