MacArthur's jungle war
Subtitle: the 1944 New Guinea campaign
By: Stephen R. Taaffe.
Series: Modern war studies
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Lawrence, Kan
Language: eng
Number of pages: 312
Subjects: MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964.; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- New Guinea.
Other titles: 1944 New Guinea campaign
Description: The New Guinea campaign has gone down in history as one of MacArthur's shining successes. Now Stephen Taaffe has written the definitive history of that assault, showing why it succeeded and what it contributed to the overall strategy against Japan.

His book tells not only how victory was gained through a combination of technology, tactics, and army-navy cooperation but also how the New Guinea campaign exemplified the strategic differences that plagued the Pacific War, since many high-ranking officers considered it a diversionary tactic rather than a key offensive.

MacArthur's Jungle War examines the campaign's strategic background and individual operations, describing the enormous challenges posed by jungle and amphibious warfare. Perhaps more important, it offers a balanced assessment of MacArthur's leadership and limitations, revealing his reliance on familiar battle plans and showing the vital role that subordinates played in his victory.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-296) and index.