Question

What was general macarthur’s main motivation as he led forces in the southwest pacific between 1942 and 1944?

Answer 1

His desire to keep his promise to return to the Philippines, is the right answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

• General MacArthur was a general from America.
• During the Second World War, he led the Southwest Pacific forces in Australia.
• In the year 1942, he flew to Australia with his family and made a promise- "I came through and I shall return".
• These words were his desire to keep to return to the Philippines.
• He kept his words and returned back to the Philippines after defeating the Japanese in New Guinea.