on November 6: in the rapidity and confusion of the advance, Douglas MacArthur, commanding an infantry brigade, was taken prisoner by his own side. Thinking he was a German officer, vigilant American sentries brought him in at pistol point. The mistake was quickly discovered, once MacArthur had taken off his unusual floppy hat and long scarf.
On November 6, during a chaotic advance, General Douglas MacArthur was mistakenly captured by American soldiers who believed he was a German officer. The situation arose from the confusion of the battlefield, highlighting the challenges faced by troops in the heat of combat.
The misunderstanding was swiftly resolved when MacArthur removed his distinctive floppy hat and long scarf, revealing his true identity. This incident serves as a fascinating example of how easily confusion can occur in warfare, particularly in the tumultuous environment of World War I as described in Martin Gilbert's "The First World War: A Complete History."
