MacArthur at War: World War II in the Pacific - Hardcover

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.

"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

"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

"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

"A no-holds-barred portrait of a controversial figure and a feast for World War II aficionados."―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)


"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

"Irresistible.... A necessary read for anyone who attempts to understand the man."―Joseph C. Goulden, Washington Times

"[One of the] best examples of the middle ground lying between hero-worship and derision."―Jonathan W. Jordan, Wall Street Journal

"Borneman has found a sweet spot... a worthwhile and commendable addition to military writing."―Raymond Leach, The Virginian-Pilot