Question

why did general douglas macarthur go to australia in 1942?
to take command of all us army forces in the far east
to avoid capture by the japanese in the philippines
to plan war strategies with general eisenhower
to gather reinforcements and return to the philippines

Explanation:

In 1942, as the Japanese advanced in the Philippines, MacArthur was ordered to leave to avoid capture. He then went to Australia.

Answer:

B. to avoid capture by the Japanese in the Philippines