[TalonDJ]

the MacArthur propaganda machine

What I am finding interesting is not the idea that he was over blown. I think that idea is overblown. But considering he was out of most communication in the Philippines it is really interesting how but the journalists and the administration seem to have latched onto him as a hero puppet. They are pumping him up as a moral tool. It is a bit ridiculous but I guess it makes sense why they would do it. With all the bad news I guess they felt people needed the idea that there was a capable champion out there ready to turn the tide. That and some of the propaganda was no doubt aimed at demoralizing the enemy. For that reason alone it makes sense that they would pump up is 'daring escape'.

[fso301]

For that reason alone it makes sense that they would pump up is 'daring escape'.

I've read where the navy gave odds of a successful escape at 1 in 5. In the face of such odds, do you not consider such escape to have been daring?