Did MacArthur really say give me 10 000 Filipino soldiers?

General Douglas MacArthur once praised the gallantry and supreme tactical skills of Filipino soldiers during World War II: “Give me 10,000 Filipino soldiers and I will conquer the world.” It’s high time that we look back on and remember the vast contributions of our forebears to Philippine liberty.

What did General MacArthur say about the Philippines?

On October 20, 1944, a few hours after his troops landed, MacArthur waded ashore onto the Philippine island of Leyte. That day, he made a radio broadcast in which he declared, “People of the Philippines, I have returned!” In January 1945, his forces invaded the main Philippine island of Luzon.

What did MacArthur promise to the Filipinos?

Deeply disappointed, he issued a statement to the press in which he promised his men and the people of the Philippines, “I shall return.” The promise would become his mantra during the next two and a half years, and he would repeat it often in public appearances.

What was MacArthur’s famous quote when he left the Philippines?

I will return
When General of the Army Douglas MacArthur pledged to return to the Philippines as he evacuated the islands early in World War II, he was reported to have said: “I will return.”

Why did General Douglas MacArthur say I shall return?

As neighboring strongholds fell to the Japanese, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt, grew concerned that Corregidor would also fall and MacArthur, a well-respected leader, would be captured or killed. When he left, MacArthur vowed, “I Shall Return.”

How did MacArthur help the Philippines?

He retired from the United States Army in 1937, and became a field marshal in the Philippine Army. MacArthur’s job was to advise the Philippine government on defense matters, and prepare the Philippine defense forces when the Philippines became fully independent, which was to be in 1946.

Why did the US liberate the Philippines?

Americans who advocated annexation evinced a variety of motivations: desire for commercial opportunities in Asia, concern that the Filipinos were incapable of self-rule, and fear that if the United States did not take control of the islands, another power (such as Germany or Japan) might do so.

What rank was General MacArthur?

Douglas MacArthur

General of the Army Field Marshal Douglas MacArthur
Allegiance	United States Philippines
Service/branch	United States Army Philippine Army
Years of service	1903–1964
Rank	General of the Army (U.S. Army) Field Marshal (Philippine Army)

Who said “Give me ten thousand Filipino soldiers and I will conquer the world?

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Where did General Douglas MacArthur say I shall return?

There MacArthur boarded a DC-3 which finally took him to Alice Springs. He then boarded a special train. It was at Terowie Train Station where he uttered the famous phrase “I came through and I shall return“. General Douglas MacArthur “I Shall Return” – YouTube.

How many Filipinos does it take to conquer the world?

“Give me 1000 filipinos, and I shall conquer the world” Of course, it takes more than 10000 to conquer the world. “Logically” But logical is very different from possibility. He’s literally saying he doesn’t need that much of a of a big force (2,000,000 units and more) just to conquer other territories.

Who ordered General MacArthur to leave the Philippines?

On February 23, Secretary of War Harry Stimson and Chief of Staff George Marshall sent MacArthur a message ordering him to leave the Philippines for Australia. The President directs that you make arrangements to leave and proceed to Mindanao.