Why was Dugout Doug unpopular?

Firstly, he wasted many lives by insisting on taking every island and backwater irrespective of value, rather than bypassing the unimportant and allowing the occupants to run out of supplies and thereby cease to be a threat. The US Navy were in favour of such a 'wither on the vine' policy.

Secondly, his HQ was a long way from the action ( my home town in fact, his HQ building is still there) but he'd venture forth when a victory was near so he could accept the glory.

Finally, he was a big picture man to the extreme, no appreciation of the difficulties faced by the men on the ground and little tactical ability. Overwhelming force was all he understood.

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