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. . . America's THIRD-greatest general, Douglas MacArthur, was born. 

MacArthur was - far and away - the GREATEST commanding general of World War II, and was notable for his exceptionally-low casualty rate while conquering many thousands of square miles of enemy-held territories.

Under MacArthur's leadership Japan became a MODERN, decent member of the world community. 

You ask, of course, if MacArthur was the THIRD-greatest general, then who were the top two?  Anyone who made it as far as the sixth grade should know that answer:  Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.

Mirabeau » 26 Jan 2024, 10:43 am » wrote: ↑

26 Jan 2024, 10:43 am

. . . America's THIRD-greatest general, Douglas MacArthur, was born. 

MacArthur was - far and away - the GREATEST commanding general of World War II, and was notable for his exceptionally-low casualty rate while conquering many thousands of square miles of enemy-held territories.

Under MacArthur's leadership Japan became a MODERN, decent member of the world community. 

You ask, of course, if MacArthur was the THIRD-greatest general, then who were the top two?  Anyone who made it as far as the sixth grade should know that answer:  Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.

Stonewall Jackson was far more interesting and tactical than Lee. 

Mirabeau » 26 Jan 2024, 10:43 am » wrote: ↑

26 Jan 2024, 10:43 am

. . . America's THIRD-greatest general, Douglas MacArthur, was born. 

MacArthur was - far and away - the GREATEST commanding general of World War II, and was notable for his exceptionally-low casualty rate while conquering many thousands of square miles of enemy-held territories.

Under MacArthur's leadership Japan became a MODERN, decent member of the world community. 

You ask, of course, if MacArthur was the THIRD-greatest general, then who were the top two?  Anyone who made it as far as the sixth grade should know that answer:  Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.

 

I don't know.  Gen Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller should be in there somewhere.  He is arguably the greatest fighting man produced by this country.  

Vegas » 26 Jan 2024, 10:45 am » wrote: ↑

26 Jan 2024, 10:45 am

Stonewall Jackson was far more interesting and tactical than Lee.

Well, Jackson won.  Lee lost.  Losing has consequences.
 

Skans » 26 Jan 2024, 11:24 am » wrote: ↑

26 Jan 2024, 11:24 am

Well, Jackson won.  Lee lost.  Losing has consequences.

Jackson and Lee were on the same side. Jackson didn't win, he was shot and killed in the war. 

Vegas » 26 Jan 2024, 11:28 am » wrote: ↑

26 Jan 2024, 11:28 am

Jackson and Lee were on the same side. Jackson didn't win, he was shot and killed in the war.

You're right.  I was thinking Andrew Jackson, not Stonewall Jackson.   
 

Skans » 26 Jan 2024, 11:35 am » wrote: ↑

26 Jan 2024, 11:35 am

You're right.  I was thinking Andrew Jackson, not Stonewall Jackson. 

"Stonewall" Jackson was a fascinating person. He got his nickname "Stonewall" from how poised he was during battles. He would be on his horse overlooking the battle while cannon balls landed next to him. He wouldn't take cover, flinch, or hide. He just sat on his horse hyper-focused on the battle.  He won major battles. 

Huey » 26 Jan 2024, 10:48 am » wrote: ↑

26 Jan 2024, 10:48 am

I don't know.  Gen Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller should be in there somewhere.  He is arguably the greatest fighting man produced by this country.

There is no doubt that Puller was a great leader.  One of his contemporaries, speaking of Puller, asked, "If a man wins five Navy Crosses, shouldn't that automatically qualify him for the Medal of Honor?"

Mirabeau » 26 Jan 2024, 11:52 am » wrote: ↑

26 Jan 2024, 11:52 am

There is no doubt that Puller was a great leader.  One of his contemporaries, speaking of Puller, asked, "If a man wins five Navy Crosses, shouldn't that automatically qualify him for the Medal of Honor?"

 

Ues, I have seen that quote.  Read his biography a few times.