World War II changed the course of history, and Douglas MacArthur changed the course of World War II. Delving into this transformative period of the general's life, the author of The Admirals offers a reappraisal of how MacArthur's ego played out on the battlefields of the Pacific, resulting in stunning triumphs and inexplicable defeats; here too is a look at how MacArthur's influence spread far beyond his theater of the war. "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."—Alex Kershaw