MacArthur itched to return to the Philippines but led major campaigns in New Guinea. On Oct. 20, 1944, he and his naval counterpart, Adm. Chester Nimitz, launched an invasion of Leyte Island.

General Douglas MacArthur made his promised return to the Philippine archipelago 71 years ago. After his feet touched dry land, he addressed via radio the men and women he had reluctantly left ...

When Douglas MacArthur left the Philippines in 1942, Jonathan Wainwright and his forces remained behind to face the Japanese.

MacArthur promised he would return. He would continue to serve from Australia. And as the fortunes of war turned in the Allies’ favor, they prepared to retake the Philippines. Coverage of the ...

NPR speaks with Jonathan Horn about his new book, "The Fate of the Generals," which tells the story of two commanders in World War II who received the same medal but found honor on different paths.

A ceremonial event involving General and Mrs. MacArthur in the Philippines ... includes newspaper headlines announcing MacArthur's return, a small boy selling flags, and crowds in Manila as ...

MANILA, Philippines ... a promise made by Gen. MacArthur in the spring of 1942: When President Theodore D. Roosevelt ordered him to Australia, he said, “I shall return.” ...

Another was that, in June 1900 the Philippine Commission ... parting message to the Filipinos, 'I shall return,' no deviation from MacArthur's single-minded plan is discernible.