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Article: Mantle of greatness fits loosely over MacArthur
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- June 30, 1996
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Old Soldiers Never Die. Geoffrey Perret. Random House. 663
pages. $32.50.
Easily the most controversial American military figure of this
century was Douglas MacArthur who probably wouldn't have had it any
other way.
He lived a life that in many ways embodies the history of the U.S.
Army during the first half of this century and in other ways serves
as a wonderful testimony to the power of self-promotion.
MacArthur's life couldn't help but become the stuff of legends,
especially since he created many of them himself.
The most famous general ever to call Milwaukee home has been
hailed as an American Caesar, a military genius and America's
greatest soldier. He also has been vilified as ...