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| Directors: Austin Hoyt, Sarah Holt
Actors: Douglas Macarthur, David Ogden Stiers
Studio: Pbs Home Video
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 40838
Format: Black & White, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 240 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0780625323
UPC: 794054387735
EAN: 9780780625327
ASIN: 0780625323
Theatrical Release Date: May 17, 1999
Release Date: May 11, 1999
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Condition: Factory Sealed
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Best military mind this country has ever produced. July 25, 2006
Michael (New York City)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Was Gen. MacArthur an egomaniac? Yes, name me a general who wasn't. But in America's 'brief' history, you will not find a more intelligent, and courageous officer than this man. During WWI, his personal bravery and daring led to seven Silver Stars. During WWII, he lost less men in the southwest Pacific in four years of fighting, than Gen. Eisenhower did at the Battle of the Bulge alone! During the Korean war, at seventy years of age, his offensive at Inchon was the height of audacity and planning. He wrote Japan's postwar constitution, he is also revered by many Japanese to this day.
All in all, his career is enough to make one say, "Patton who?"
The documentary of a true American military hero September 7, 2006
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As originally broadcast on public television, MacArthur is the documentary of a true American military hero, General Douglas MacArthur - America's most decorated officer in World War I, and a man who recovered from severe defeat from the Japanese in the opening months of the Pacific campaign, to make an ultimately triumphant return to the Philippines in World War II, and who masterminded a brilliant invasion in the Korean War only to be severely reversed by overwhelming Chinese forces. As egotistical as he was courageous, MacArthur fought doggedly against anyone who dared to question his military judgment, even the President of the United States. This in-depth documentary includes closed captions, scene selection, and printable material for educators. Enthusiastically recommended for home, school, and public DVD libraries. 2 DVDs, 240 minutes, color.
MACARTHUR WAS A MILITARY GENIUS AND A SICK MAN May 20, 1999
The American Experience (PBS) review of Douglas MacArthur's life brought out details never before revealed. His brains, eloquence and charisma made him an almost unassailable figurehead, strongly supported by the Republican party. His paranoia and grandiosity got in the way of his achieving his potential. He had to be closely guarded by other generals and controlled by civilian presidents. He lied, exaggerated, distorted and constantly blew up his image. He was so independent and dangerous that it was necessary for Harry Truman to fire him. There are many details given by people close to him.
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