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15 pages. The leadership styles of military generals Douglas MacArthur, James Gavin, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and George Patton are discussed in this comprehensive and interesting paper. Conclusions are drawn as to which general was the most effective, which was the least effective, and why, as well as how and why these leadership styles worked for each the way that they did. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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was the most effective, which was the least effective, and why, as well as how and why these leadership styles worked for each the way that they did. GENERAL
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR It has been said that General Douglas MacArthur was a paradox of a man. He was at once incorrigible yet kind, straightforward yet having a sense of
humor, brash and outspoken and gentle and kind. Patton is also considered by some to be one of the most gifted of military leaders the world has produced, and
yet he had his share of enemies as well, people who did not share this viewpoint of his leadership abilities. Indeed, some American soldiers on Bataan sang, to the
tune of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic": Dugout Doug MacArthur lies "ashakin" on the Rock Safe from all the bombers and
from any sudden shock Dugout Doug is eating of the best food on Bataan And his troops go starving on.
Dugout Doug, come out from hiding Dugout Doug, come out from hiding Send to Franklin the glad tidings That his
troops go starving on! (Manchester, 1978, 237-238) President Truman "privately called the General a common coward for leaving Corregidor in 1942" (Manchester, 1978, 672). But these suggestions that
MacArthur mistreated his troops or behaved in a cowardly manner were refuted as much as they were accused. General Patton himself considered MacArthur exceptionally brave and a good leader
of men. No matter what the majority felt him to be however, MacArthur was arguably one of the most controversial generals of the military. Because he did not command
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