Patton I understand. But MacArthur got caught flatfooted three times. And got his men killed each time.
I’m not much of a fan of MacArthur, either. But Patton and Admiral Nimitz RULE.
MacArthur was never caught flat footed.
If you are referring to his air force being attacked in the Philippines, read the whole story and you realize that he was going to extraordinary lengths to keep his planes in the air.
Absolutely astounding that the Japanese came in at the exact moment when he was forced to bring them down for refueling.
He wanted the Chinese to attack and wanted to use nuclear weapons to wipe them and Chairman Mao out. If we had done so there would be not Chinese Commies now.
I hope you are not referring to his being abandoned in the Philippines.
MacArthur’s landing at Inchon may have been the greatest success ever, especially since every other general opposed it.