“The history of failure in war can be summed up in two words: Too late.”

— Douglas MacArthur

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About Douglas MacArthur

Military Leader • American

Douglas MacArthur was an American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army who played a central role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He famously led Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific,...

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