The Odd Couple. Blamey And MacArthur At War

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: University Of Queensland
Publisher Place: St Lucia
Publisher Year: 2000
Edition: First Edition

Description: 271 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Military heroes are larger than life and General Douglas MacArthur assiduously built his image as a warrior hero through skilful media manipulation. In complete contrast to this flamboyant American was General Thomas Blamey. Where MacArthurs actual military experience was limited, the feisty Aussie had taken part in the Gallipoli landings. Blamey had also played a major role in the big battles on the Western Front. In this provocative account, Jack Gallaway demonstrates conclusively that Blamey - to his cost - never matched MacArthurs supreme ability to generate personal and political advantage through tireless self-promotion.

ISBN: 9780702231865