General Douglas MacArthur,a hero of World War II,burnished his reputation by boldly driving North Korean forces into China,thereby leading to a conclusion of the conflict largely on American terms.

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General Douglas MacArthur did drive North Korean forces towards China, but his tactics ultimately led to a surprise Chinese intervention that forced American troops to retreat. This caused a rift between MacArthur and President Truman, who eventually relieved him of his command. The Korean War ended with an armistice that largely maintained the pre-war status quo.

General Douglas MacArthur,a Hero of World War II,burnished His Reputation