Chapter
Douglas MacArthur's Code Name
3:13:34 - 3:19:16 (05:42)
A discussion on the possible code name for Douglas MacArthur and his desire to be on the minds of those in power, while also comparing him to famous performers like Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson.
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The podcast discusses General MacArthur's media-savvy nature and the possibility of his events being publicity stunts, but also acknowledges the genuine danger he put himself in during World War II.
3:13:34 - 3:16:14 (02:40)
Summary
The podcast discusses General MacArthur's media-savvy nature and the possibility of his events being publicity stunts, but also acknowledges the genuine danger he put himself in during World War II.
ChapterDouglas MacArthur's Code Name
EpisodeShow 64 - Supernova in the East III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Douglas MacArthur was referred to as "the situation" because to many people he was the situation, including Roosevelt, General Marshall, and admirals.
3:16:14 - 3:18:04 (01:50)
Summary
Douglas MacArthur was referred to as "the situation" because to many people he was the situation, including Roosevelt, General Marshall, and admirals. MacArthur desired to be on the minds of these people and had a complex relationship with the power structure in the Philippines.
ChapterDouglas MacArthur's Code Name
EpisodeShow 64 - Supernova in the East III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The speaker talks about the problems Douglas McArthur faced while working with the admirals and malcontents he encountered in the Army, and how despite their troubles with him, the U.S. invested a lot of hope in him due to his stature.
3:18:04 - 3:19:16 (01:12)
Summary
The speaker talks about the problems Douglas McArthur faced while working with the admirals and malcontents he encountered in the Army, and how despite their troubles with him, the U.S. invested a lot of hope in him due to his stature.