History Analyzed

Why MacArthur Is the Most Overrated General in U.S. History

August 12, 2022 Mark Palmer Season 1 Episode 13
History Analyzed
Why MacArthur Is the Most Overrated General in U.S. History
Show Notes

Although those in command at Pearl Harbor lost their commands after the attack, Douglas MacArthur, the commanding U.S. Army officer in the Philippines, got off scot-free. He was even warned in advance that the Japanese would attack, but still did nothing and suffered the worst defeat in American military history. This episode unpacks the many errors and bloody mistakes lurking beneath his popular legacy.