The last documentary in this series involving men of different nations who rose to the challenge of high command in the Far East.

This film studies one of the most flamboyant and individualistic of World War II commanders, whose character and judgment deteriorated as he reached the highest point of his fame and influence.
One of the greatest captains of history, a military genius betrayed by his own government? Or an old-fashioned romantic dangerously at large in a nuclear world?
About to win final victory over the communists in Korea when Truman sacked him in 1951, MacArthur's story is one of greatness marred by tragic flaws of character.
Those taking part: General Carlos P. Romulo, Rt Hon Arthur A. Calwell, The Hon Sir Edmund Herring, Rear-Admiral John D. Bulkeley, Roger O. Egeberg MD, Major Gaetano Faillace, Admiral of the Fleet The Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Lieut-Gen Edward M. Almond, Col Laurence Eliot Bunker
Narrated by Frank Gillard.

(Colour)