Bull Halsey: A Memoir
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Applauded by the public and revered by the men who served under him, Adm. William F. Halsey was one of the leading American personalities of World War II. His reputation as a no-holds-barred fighter and his tough-guy expression earned him the nickname Bull, yet he was also known for showing genuine compassion toward his men and inspiring them to great feats in the Pacific. Originally disclaiming the praise heaped on him, Halsey eventually came to believe in the swashbuckling legend that surrounded him, and his conduct became increasingly controversial. Naval historian E. B. Potter, who established his reputation with an award-winning biography of Chester W. Nimitz, gets behind the stereotype of this national hero and describes Halsey at his best and worst, including his controversial actions at Leyte Gulf. To write this book Potter had full access to Halsey's family and to the admiral's private papers and provides detail of Halsey's youth and career before the war. First published in 1985, it remains the definitive study.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1591146917
ISBN13:9781591146919
Release Date:April 2003
Publisher:Naval Institute Press
Length:440 Pages
Weight:2.10 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.9" x 9.9"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Bull Halsey
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Bull Halsey is an inspiration for all who have ever worn a uniform in any service. E.B. Potter I think does him justice in this biography, which I expect will become a standard as has his life of Nimitz.
Another masterpiece!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
In keeping with Professor Potter's work about Admiral Nimitz, this, IMHO, is the definitive work about one of the most controversial admirals in naval history. I consider this book as a THE reference work about Halsey.
Very Enjoyable
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Kept me interested from cover to cover. E.B. Potter does an excellent job of bringing history to life with this biography of Halsey.
NOT disappointed!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I read all three of EBPotter's naval biographies and found the Halsey biography to be on par with Nimitz and Burke. While not as lengthy as other Halsey biographies, I could not put the book down because I found it so interesting and compelling.
A fantastic biography of Halsey's life and career
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
A biography that retains both the levity of the man and the seriousness of the situation. Potter definitely deserves praise for this great biography.
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