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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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Persico, Joseph E.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Random House, [2013]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Roosevelt, Franklin D. > (Franklin Delano), > 1882-1945 > Military leadership.
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.
Description
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, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781400064434 (alk. paper)
1400064430 (alk. paper)
9780679645436 (ebook)
0679645438 (ebook)