: 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.
: The paper provides a critical look at how a commander's personal ambition can shape theater-level operations. Strategy, Operational Art and MacArthur in the ...
: The monograph highlights the difference between Strategy (policy-level) and Operational Art (the link between tactics and strategy). : 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
Putnam's monograph examines the tension between high-level Allied strategy and MacArthur's personal strategic goals.