| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 650 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 561-572) and index. |
| Contents |
The day we almost lost the army -- An end of neutrality -- From Barbarossa to the Atlantic Charter -- An undeclared war -- Pearl Harbor -- The President and General MacArthur -- Philippines lost, China on the brink -- Europe a debate, Pacific a victory -- North Africa : FDR versus the generals -- Sea war, air war -- Torch : the political education of Dwight Eisenhower -- The home front -- Unconditional surrender -- From Pacific islands to desert sands -- Italy invaded, Germany blasted -- From Tarawa to Tehran -- D-day -- MacArthur versus King : FDR's decision -- Europe : broad axe versus the spear -- Stilwell leaves China, MacArthur returns to the Philippines -- From the home front to Yalta -- Leveling Japan, invading Okinawa -- To take Berlin? -- Death of the Commander in chief -- Anatomy of victory. |
| Summary |
Explains how Franklin D. Roosevelt assumed the role of a hands-on wartime leader, discussing his contributions to military strategy and analyzing how his decisions may have helped end or prolonged the war. |
| Subject |
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 -- Military leadership.
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Generals -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Admirals -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Diplomatic history.
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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945. (OCoLC)fst00032031
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Admirals. (OCoLC)fst00796937
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Diplomatic history. (OCoLC)fst01905576
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Generals. (OCoLC)fst00939841
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Military campaigns. (OCoLC)fst01710190
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Command of troops. (OCoLC)fst00869220
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Roosevelt, Franklin D. 1882-1945 (DE-588)118602551
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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945.
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Generals -- United States -- History.
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Admirals -- United States -- History.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Diplomatic history.
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World War (1939-1945) (OCoLC)fst01180924
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| Chronological Term |
1900-1999
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| ISBN |
9781400064434 (alkaline paper) |
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1400064430 (alkaline paper) |
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9780679645436 (ebook) |
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0679645438 (ebook) |
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