[1 of 7] MACARTHUR VS RIDGWAY: TALE OF THE TAPE
So it looks like Matthew Ridgway is MUCH more popular than MacArthur.
These two men have a MAJOR difference in leadership style.
So it looks like Matthew Ridgway is MUCH more popular than MacArthur.
These two men have a MAJOR difference in leadership style.
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Of course, Ridgway replaced MacArthur in Korea and turned the war in favor of the UN side after MacArthur's stunning mistakes.
Of course, Ridgway replaced MacArthur in Korea and turned the war in favor of the UN side after MacArthur's stunning mistakes.
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Interesting, both men were moved out of position by a sitting President (Ike in Ridgway's case).
Their major difference: Ridgway was a Soldier's commander, a "lead from the front" kind of guy who was respected by his men.
That's not the case with MacArthur.
Interesting, both men were moved out of position by a sitting President (Ike in Ridgway's case).
Their major difference: Ridgway was a Soldier's commander, a "lead from the front" kind of guy who was respected by his men.
That's not the case with MacArthur.
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During the entire time he led troops in the Korean War (more than 9 months), MacArthur never spent a single night in Korea. He'd always fly back to his warm bed in the US Embassy in Tokyo.
That wasn't Ridgway's style.
During the entire time he led troops in the Korean War (more than 9 months), MacArthur never spent a single night in Korea. He'd always fly back to his warm bed in the US Embassy in Tokyo.
That wasn't Ridgway's style.
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Ridgway slept with the troops. He felt the cold. He endured the risks. That was the only way he felt you should lead.
MacArthur, not a "GI's general," never shared the Soldier's suffering. It was beneath him.
Ridgway slept with the troops. He felt the cold. He endured the risks. That was the only way he felt you should lead.
MacArthur, not a "GI's general," never shared the Soldier's suffering. It was beneath him.
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Another difference: While MacArthur often took credit for his subordinates' ideas, Ridgway lifted up his leaders, putting men like Ben Vandervoort, Jim Gavin, and Ruben Tucker in positions to learn, grow, and succeed.
Another difference: While MacArthur often took credit for his subordinates' ideas, Ridgway lifted up his leaders, putting men like Ben Vandervoort, Jim Gavin, and Ruben Tucker in positions to learn, grow, and succeed.
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Anyway, for more, here are two great books that cover the differences between MacArthur and Ridgway.
Anyway, for more, here are two great books that cover the differences between MacArthur and Ridgway.
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