A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others.
Military Strategists
Douglas MacArthur
The American general who commanded in the Pacific War and oversaw Japan's postwar occupation (1880-1964). MacArthur's island-hopping strategy defeated Japan's defensive perimeter, and his governance of occupied Japan demonstrated that military occupation could transform a defeated enemy into a democratic ally.
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