Walter R. Borneman is the author of eight works of nonfiction, including The Admirals, 1812, The French and Indian War, and Polk. He holds both a master's degree in history and a law degree. He lives in Colorado.
"[One of the] best examples of the middle ground lying between
hero-worship and derision."--Jonathan W. Jordan, Wall Street
Journal
"A first-rate account of its subject and an excellent history of
the less-known half of the American experience in the
Pacific."--Robert Messenger, Wall Street Journal
"A no-holds-barred portrait of a controversial figure and a feast
for World War II aficionados."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"As he did with his previous WWII narrative, The Admirals, Walter
Borneman does full justice to yet another colossus of WWII. It took
flawed giants to forge victory and this account of the legendary
Douglas MacArthur, warts and all, is superb history and an
enormously enjoyable read. You can't ask for more."--Alex Kershaw,
New York Times bestselling author of The Bedford Boys and The
Longest Winter
"Borneman has found a sweet spot... a worthwhile and commendable
addition to military writing."--Raymond Leach, The
Virginian-Pilot
"Irresistible.... A necessary read for anyone who attempts to
understand the man."--Joseph C. Goulden, Washington Times
"More than any other book I have read, MacArthur at War gives
readers a unique portrait of the great general with his almost
incredible combination of admirable and detestable qualities.
Nearly as important are the insights into unflappable General
George C. Marshall, who managed MacArthur's gifts and flaws to
wrest victory from near defeat in a global war."--Thomas Fleming,
author of The New Dealers' War: FDR and the War Within World War
II
"The special quality of MacArthur at War is its combination of
research in relevant literature and archives with a fairness of
presentation and judgment often missing when MacArthur is the
subject."
--Gerhard L. Weinberg, History Book Club
"This balanced account of one of the most notorious Allied World
War II generals should be well received by readers interested in
World War II history, specifically the Pacific Theater."--Matthew
Wayman, Library Journal
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