MacArthur at War: World War II in the Pacific Audiobook

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• A first-rate account of its subject and an excellent history of the less-known half of the American experience in the Pacific.

  — Robert Messenger, Wall Street Journal

• The special quality of MacArthur at War is its combination of research in relevant literature and archives with a fairness of presentation and judgment often missing when MacArthur is the subject."—Gerhard L. Weinberg, History Book Club

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• As he did with his previous WWII narrative, The Admirals, Walter Borneman does full justice to yet another colossus of WWII. It took flawed giants to forge victory and this account of the legendary Douglas MacArthur, warts and all, is superb history and an enormously enjoyable read. You can't ask for more.

  — Alex Kershaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Bedford Boys and The Longest Winter

• A no-holds-barred portrait of a controversial figure and a feast for World War II aficionados.

  — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

• This balanced account of one of the most notorious Allied World War II generals should be well received by readers interested in World War II history, specifically the ­Pacific Theater.

  — Matthew Wayman, Library Journal

• Irresistible.... A necessary read for anyone who attempts to understand the man.

  — Joseph C. Goulden, Washington Times

• [One of the] best examples of the middle ground lying between hero-worship and derision.

  — Jonathan W. Jordan, Wall Street Journal

• Borneman has found a sweet spot... a worthwhile and commendable addition to military writing.

  — Raymond Leach, The Virginian-Pilot