The decision to reinforce the Philippines : a desperate gamble /
Statement of responsibility: by James A. Walkerby
Walker, James A
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BookPublisher: [Ann Arbor, Michigan] : [UMI], c1996Description: 208 pages.Subject(s): World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- PhilippinesOnline resources: READ ONLINE (via Williamdoneil.com) "A dissertation submitted to the Temple University Graduate Board in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy."Thesis (Ph.D.)--Temple University, 1996Language/Translation Info: EnglishSummary: "The author contends that the decision to reinforce the Philippines in 1941 was made in order to support America's military strategy of Europe first. America's military and political leaders were fearful that a German victory in the Soviet Union, and continued Japanese expansion in the Far East would leave the United States surrounded and without allies. In order to discourage Japanese advances and keep the Allies in the fight the decision was made to reinforce the Philippines. A decision based in large part on the misleading reports of General Douglas MacArthur and in the prowess of the B-17 Flying Fortress." - AbstractSummary: A chapter titled "MacArthur and the Philippine Army" summarizes MacArthur's 1936 report on Philippine defense.
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Filipinas Heritage Library Roderick Hall Coll. | RHC - Military History | D 767.4 W355 1996 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 18559 |
"A dissertation submitted to the Temple University Graduate Board in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy."
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Temple University, 1996
Hostage to fortune -- MacArthur and the Philippine Army -- Subject to annihilation -- The role of the Philippine Army -- Modest increases -- From diplomatic effect to deterrence -- Silver wings -- Eight wooden-wheeled 75s -- Conclusion
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