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Douglas McArthur is one of the most honoured and decorated commanders of the American army. As a supreme commander of Allied forces his strategy made Japan surrender in 1945.

Douglas McArthur was born on January, 1880, at Little Rocks in America in a family of soldiers. He got his training at the famed west Point Academy. In 1903, he was posted in the Philippines as second lieutenant. His father had served there as a general. He was adviser to the Defence Secreatary during the First World War. He took active part in this war and had many medals to his credit. He was married in 1922 but got divorce. He became the youngest Chief of Staff (Army) in 1930 and retired from lthe army in 1937.

MaArthur rejoined the army in 1941. When America joined the Allies after Janapnese attack on Pearl Harbour. He brought Japan to her knees. He was posted in Japan after her defeat but was successful in earning their confidence and admiration but his behaviour. Millions of Japanese gave him a fond farewell when hel left Japan. When the Korean war broke out (1950) he was selected Commander of the UN forces and sent to aid S.Korea. His unwillingness to bobery lPresident Truman’s order to restrict the war to Korea led to his dismissal the following year. He also visited India.

He is regarded as the most successful army commander of the twentieth century. He was honoured with many decorations and awards. The Philippines made him a Field Marshal, while Japan conferred upon him their highest military decoration., “Grand Cordon Order”. American Australian and Philippines authorities have declared 13th June, 1942 as McArthur Day’. Many postage stamps and coins were released in honour of his memory and a gold medal with his name inscribed is awarded in the US.