Roosevelt's centurions : FDR and the commanders he led to victory in World War II

Roosevelt's centurions : FDR and the commanders he led to victory in World War II /

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.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Persico, Joseph E.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Random House, [2013]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Roosevelt, Franklin D. > (Franklin Delano), > 1882-1945 > Military leadership. Roosevelt, Franklin D. > (Franklin Delano), > 1882-1945. 1900-1999 Generals > United States > History > 20th century. Admirals > United States > History > 20th century. World War, 1939-1945 > United States. World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns. World War, 1939-1945 > Diplomatic history. Generals > United States > History. Admirals > United States > History. Admirals. Command of troops. Military campaigns. Diplomatic history. Generals. United States. History.

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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.
Physical Description:	xviii, 650 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 561-572) and index.
ISBN:	9781400064434 (alk. paper) 1400064430 (alk. paper) 9780679645436 (ebook) 0679645438 (ebook)