: While not the sole focus, the work builds on the "island hopping" strategy MacArthur and Nimitz used to bypass fortified Japanese positions to reach the mainland.
: Putnam concludes that MacArthur successfully used his tactical successes in New Guinea to argue that his personal objective (the Philippines) should be elevated to an essential part of the broader Allied strategy. Strategy, Operational Art and MacArthur in the ...
: The paper provides a critical look at how a commander's personal ambition can shape theater-level operations. : While not the sole focus, the work
: The primary Allied objective was the unconditional surrender of Japan. However, MacArthur maintained a personal strategic goal of liberating the Philippines. : The primary Allied objective was the unconditional
: The campaign is presented as a "model of close cooperation" between land, air, and sea forces that remains a relevant case study for modern military students of Operational Art at the DTIC. Key Concepts Explored