What mistakes did MacArthur?
MacArthur made several errors which hastened the fall of the Philippines. These included ill-trained men, poor equipment and his underestimation of the power of the Japanese. Unlike Perret, Beck believes that MacArthur had sufficient time prior to the Japanese attack to protect the aircraft on the Philippines.
What happened to General MacArthur Why?
In June 1950, Communist forces from North Korea invaded the western-aligned Republic of South Korea, launching the Korean War. Douglas MacArthur was put in charge of the American-led coalition of United Nations troops. On April 11, 1951, Truman removed MacArthur from his command for insubordination.
Who was the best general in WW2?
George S. Patton Jr.: “Old Blood and Guts” was America’s best field commander of World War II. He led the 3d Army in an astonishing “race across France” (1944) and then overwhelmed Germany in a “blitzkrieg in reverse.”
What is a female Marine called?
BAMs
Who is the baddest Marine?
General Lewis Burwell Puller
What do Marines call each other?
POGs and Grunts – Though every Marine is a trained rifleman, infantry Marines (03XX MOS) lovingly call their non-infantry brothers and sisters POGs (pronounced “pogue,”) which is an acronym that stands for Personnel Other than Grunts. POGs call infantrymen Grunts, of course.
Is it OK to say Semper Fi?
It isn’t inappropriate; it’s just weird. The only people I know who say Semper Fi are other Marine veterans, so it very much becomes a signal that that other person in the conversation is one. Semper fidelis is a Latin phrase that means “always faithful” or “always loyal”.
Is it OK to say oorah to a Marine?
Absolutely! If you are encountering a Marine or simply using it as a greeting “in the know”’. Be aware that when you say that word, you are communicating that you have some insider knowledge of Marine corps sayings and such.
What is the response to Semper Fi?
If you are with your unit, and the shout is SEMPER FI!, the response is OOH-RAH! If you are simply speaking with another Marine and s/he ends the conversation with a muted, Semper fi. The response is either a nod, a thumbs up, a fist bumb, a nod, or a muted, ooh rah.