Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) was an American general who commanded the Southwest Pacific in World War II (1939-1945), oversaw the successful Allied occupation of postwar Japan and led United Nations forces in the Korean War (1950-1953).

Why was General MacArthur a hero?

General Douglas MacArthur is a hero because of his bravery, dedication, and his sense of Patriotic duty, because of his work as a general and military adviser in WWI, WWII, and the Korean War. His success as a military general was just evidence of his bravery and dedication.

Was MacArthur a good general?

Fifty years after his death, it's not unusual to hear people rank Douglas MacArthur among America's worst generals—alongside Benedict Arnold and William Westmoreland. His critics say he was insubordinate and arrogant, callous in dealing with dissent, his Korean War command studded with mistakes.