Question

What was General MacArthur’s main motivation as he led forces in the Southwest Pacific between 1942 and 1944? his sworn commitment to defend Australia his sworn oath to the United States Army his bet with Admiral Nimitz about reaching Japan first his desire to keep his promise to return to the Philippines

Answer 1

General MacArthur’s main motivation as he led forces in the Southwest Pacific between 1942 and 1944 was "his desire to keep his promise to return to the Philippines" since he made this claim early on.

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

His desire to keep his promise to return to the Philippines.

Explanation:

General MacArthur (1880-1964) was an American general, who commanded the Southwest Pacific forces in Australia during World War II. MacArthur flew to Australia with his family in 1942 and made his famous promise "I came through and I shall return". In which he stated his desire to keep his promise to return to the Philippines, which he fulfilled after defeating the Japanese in New Guinea with strategic control, when he returned he stated “I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God, our forces stand again on Philippine soil.” MacArthur was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and other awards for his great role.