Interservice rivalry between the US Navy and the US Army was a major factor in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Some scholars argue that in the case of the Pacific Theatre, the rivalry was so problematic that it led to inefficiencies in the conduct of the war. MacArthur stands out as one of the key personalities that played a role in this rivalry – but what exactly was his relationship like with the Navy during World War II? Was he the reason for a divided command in the Pacific?
To answer these questions, MacArthur Memorial historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams recently sat down to discuss MacArthur and his relationship with the Navy in World War II. The discussion is now available on YouTube.
