In late February, US General Douglas MacArthur …
Years: 1942 - 1942
In late February, US General Douglas MacArthur obeys President Roosevelt’s order to escape the beleaguered Philippines and proceed to Australia.
Fearing Japanese invasion, Curtin insists upon the return of troops from the Middle East to defend Australia and assist General MacArthur’s Australian-based Allied forces on their Pacific Island drive to Japan.
