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Douglas MacArthur
Remembering the Battle of Manila, 76 Years Later
By Robert Farley
The Battle of Manila was the largest urban contest of the Pacific War.
The Korean War at 70
By Yoav J. Tenembaum
Remembering the outbreak of a conflict that still echoes today.
Is This the Worst Intelligence Chief in the US Army’s History?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Charles Willoughby, General Douglas MacArthur’s intelligence chief during the Korean War, bears responsibility for one of the U.S. Army’s biggest military disasters.
A New Take on General MacArthur’s Warning to JFK to Avoid a Land War in Asia
By Francis P. Sempa
“Anyone wanting to commit ground troops to Asia should have his head examined," Kennedy wrote of MacArthur's advice.
Is it Time for South Korea to Regain Wartime Operational Control?
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
President Moon’s recent remarks sparked fierce debate on retrieving South Korea’s wartime operational control from the United States.
MacArthur, Corregidor, and the Battle for the Philippines
By Francis P. Sempa
MacArthur's famous return to the Philippines hinged on retaking "the Rock."
Why the Korean War Remained Limited
By Robert Farley
How do states evaluate their commitments during wartime?
What If the United States had Used the Bomb in Korea?
By Robert Farley
Cooler heads prevailed in the end, but nuclear use was a real possibility in the Korean War.
After Incheon: Containment or Liberation?
By Francis P. Sempa
The famous landing and its aftermath helped guide U.S. foreign policy doctrine in the postwar period.
September 2, 1945: When Japan Surrendered
By Ankit Panda
Imperial Japan's demise led to the emergence of the country we know today.
The Kennan-MacArthur Meeting and the Future of Japan
By Francis P. Sempa
A meeting by two 20th century giants had profound implications for Occupied Japan.
Douglas MacArthur and the Pivot to Asia
By Francis P. Sempa
The controversial general would have applauded the U.S. commitment to the Asia-Pacific.
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