My limited understanding is that he presided over two of our largest scale military embarrassments, so I don't know why he's looked upon so fondly by history.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 24 points 10 months ago (2 children)

NCD, at least, likes him because he wanted to use NUKES, and that always gets NCD approval.

As for the rest of society? Fucked if I know. "Sunglasses and corncob pipe cool" I guess. I'm inclined to agree with President Truman, that MacArthur was a dumb sonofabitch and that he didn't respect civilian authority.

[–] erin@social.sidh.bzh 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

who wanted the most to use funny mushroom? McArthur or LeMay?

[–] cfi@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

MacArthur since he was going behind Truman's back and working with other countries to bring about his aims.

[–] meeeeetch@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

A dumb sunuvabitch who didn't respect civilian authority and you don't know why a lot of the rest of society seems to love him?

[–] YtA4QCam2A9j7EfTgHrH 6 points 10 months ago

I have nothing but distain for the mother fucker. But I think people like him for the same reasons they like Trump. He had panache.

[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

He's not. He's beloved by people who know about WW2 through movies and YT "history" videos. Historians view him as a volatile commander who found success in theater when following plans and orders from others. He was reasonably well liked by the rank and file, but generally disliked by officers and brass.