Douglas MacArthur
*born-26 January 1880 little Rock, Arkansas
* died-5 April 1964(aged 84) Washington, D.C.
* years of service- 1903–1951
Douglas MacArthur was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and he had abig role in the Pacific theater during World War II. received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign. Douglas and his father were the first father and son to each be awarded the medal.
He attended the West Texas Military Academy, where he was valedictorian.From 1919–1922, MacArthur went and served as Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, he went and attempted a series of reforms. After that his next assignment was in the Philippines. In 1925, he became the Army's youngest major general. In 1930, he became Chief of Staff of the United States Army. As such, he was involved with the expulsion of the Bonus Army protesters from Washington, D.C.MacArthur was recalled to active duty in 1941 as commander of U.S. Army Forces Far East.On 11 April 1951, MacArthur was removed from command by President Harry S. Truman.
During WWII, MacArthur was the army general in charge of all American army units in the Pacific campaign against Japan.MacArthur political career was also outstanding. Following the war he was given military governorship of all of Japan. There he reorganized the government and various social structures, setting the stage for a successful economic recovery by Japan.
* Born-November 11, 1885 San Gabriel Township, California
*Died- December 21, 1945(aged 60) Heidelberg, Occupied Germany
* Years of service- 1909–1945
George was an officer in the United States Army best known for his leadership as a general during World War II.Patton was one of the first American commanders in World War II to make full use of light Army observation aircraft to visit friendly troop forces as well as independently reconnoiter enemy positions. In the US Army's build-up prior to World War II, Patton took the division to the Desert Training Center in California. Patton relentlessly trained his men in the desert through the summer of 1942. he also led the Western Task Force during Operation Torch which saw his men capture Casablanca, Morocco in November 1942.
Patton also went and developed a flashy image and routinely wore a highly polished helmet, cavalry pants and boots, and a pair of ivory-handled pistols. Traveling patton and his troops were in a vehicle featuring oversize rank insignias and sirens, his speeches were frequently laced with profanity and espoused the utmost confidence in his men. While tolerated during the war, Patton's vocal nature ultimately led to his relief.
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