Book Review: "MacArthur" by Mitchell Yockelson

“MacArthur” by Mitchell Yockelson is an in-depth look at the life of the famed general.  It was a pretty good read.  Since this is not my favorite type of topic, I admit to struggling through the book.  I can’t imagine how hard it would have been to focus if this wasn’t as well written as it is.

I don’t think there is any information in this book that isn’t well known by MacArthur fans.  For those, like myself, that only had an impression of General MacArthur from the television show M*A*S*H, it is a very informative book.  It seems to deal more with the personality of the general, rather than the specific military maneuvers.  I’m very glad about this.  It gives you a real insight into some of the decisions that General MacArthur made during his career that from a cursory review don’t make much sense. 

If you want a good general book about the life of General Douglas MacArthur this is the perfect book.  If you want a detailed military account of the accomplishments of the legend, I’d look for something different.

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