Douglas MacArthur was one of the most prominent — and controversial — generals of the Second World War. As Field Marshal of the Philippines, he withdrew to Australia in 1942, famously declaring, “I shall return.” That promise became central to his reputation and shaped the rest of his war. How far did MacArthur’s vow influence his actions? Was he an effective commander, strategist, and leader in the Pacific campaign? These questions continue to divide historians. In this episode of the WW2 Podcast, I’m joined by Peter Mansoor, author of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1009541196/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=%201472848985&linkCode=as2&tag=thehistoryn0a-20&linkId=d6f99998ab1dab5a39f91ed597aa4b53"> Redemption: MacArthur and the Campaign for the Philippines</a>. We discuss MacArthur’s leadership in the Second World War, his successes, failures, and his lasting legacy.   <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ww2podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">patreon.com/ww2podcast</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ww2podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a>

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