What was general macarthur’s main motivation as he led forces in the southwest pacific between 1942 and 1944? his sworn commitment to defend australia his sworn oath to the united states army his bet with admiral nimitz about reaching japan first his desire to keep his promise to return to the philippines

General´s MacArthur´s main motivation was his desire to keep his promise to return to the Philippines, the famous "I shall return".

Explanation:

General MacArthur directed the Southwest Pacific powers in Australia amid World War II. MacArthur traveled to Australia with his family in 1942 and made his well known guarantee "I came through and I will return" in which he expressed his craving to stay faithful to his commitment to come back to the Philippines, which he satisfied in the wake of overcoming the Japanese in New Guinea with vital control.

MacArthur was granted the Congressional Medal of Honor and different honors for his extraordinary job.

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