MacArthur was born on1880 65438+1October 26th in a military family in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Graduated from West Point Military Academy. He has been to Asia and Europe successively, showing talent and courage. After World War I, he was promoted to a teacher1965438+In June 2009, MacArthur, 39, was appointed as the president of West Point Military Academy. Became the youngest principal since the school was founded. 1925 promoted to major general. 1927 was transferred to the post of commander of the US military in the Philippines. 1930, MacArthur accepted the rank of temporary general and was sworn in as the chief of staff of the US military, which greatly improved the strength of the US military. 194 1 After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese army launched an attack on the Philippines. Due to MacArthur's misjudgment and improper handling, most American bombers and fighters in the Philippines were destroyed and their air defense capability was completely lost. In the later war against Japan, the tactics of seizing the island were put forward. Later, he was supported by Roosevelt on the strategic issue of the Pacific War, and was promoted to a five-star general in the army on 1944. After Japan surrendered, MacArthur was appointed by President Truman as the supreme commander of the allied forces in Japan, responsible for Japan's military occupation and reconstruction. In the Korean War, MacArthur was carried away by a temporary victory (defeating North Korea) and was proud of underestimating the enemy. He was self-righteous and was defeated in the end. Then he left without knowing how to reflect. 195 1 year was removed from all posts in April. 1April 5, 964, MacArthur died in Walter Reed Army Hospital.