Potter, Elmer B.
Bull Halsey
- ISBN 13:
- 9781591146919
- author:
- Potter, Elmer B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Naval Institute Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 440
- Dimensions:
- 24.9 x 17.5 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Government Biographies & True Stories Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Admiral William F. Halsey, known to his men as Bull, was a complex figure whose reputation as a no-nonsense fighter was matched only by his capacity for compassion. This biography, written by naval historian E. B. Potter, offers a nuanced portrayal of Halsey's life and career, from his youth to his time in the Pacific during World War II. With unprecedented access to Halsey's family and private papers, Potter sheds new light on the admiral's controversies and contradictions. Halsey's story is one of contradictions - a tough, by-the-book naval officer who was also capable of inspiring great feats in his men. This book provides a detailed and balanced account of Halsey's life, including his actions at Leyte Gulf, which have been the subject of much debate. By exploring the complexities of Halsey's personality and career, Potter provides a rich and nuanced portrait of one of America's most famous naval heroes. First published in 1985, this biography remains the definitive study of Admiral William F. Halsey, a man whose legend has endured long after his death.
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