MacArthur's Return to the Philippines, w/ Dr. Peter Mansoor (E43)

<p>Dr. Peter Mansoor, retired Army Colonel and professor of military history at the Ohio State University, joins the Operational Arch to discuss his new book, <em>Redemption: MacArthur in the Campaign for the Philippines </em>(Cambridge University Press, August 2025), which covers the arc of MacArthur's controversial return to the Philippines, providing both a master class and cautionary tale on the application of operational art. The group covers a wide variety of topics including theater logistics, the incorporation of friendly guerilla forces, organizational leadership, joint operations, and strategic decision-making. </p>