Douglas MacArthur (1880–1964) was an American military general who played a prominent role in several major conflicts, including World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. He served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in the Pacific during World War II and later as Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers in Japan during the post-war occupation. MacArthur is known for his leadership and strategic planning. He famously said, "I shall return," and did so during the Pacific campaign of Wor