The Mantle of Command: FDR at War, 1941–1942

A dramatic and enlightening narrative is presented in The Mantle of Command, detailing how President Franklin Delano Roosevelt assumed personal responsibility for the military strategy of World War II. This groundbreaking perspective is based on extensive archival research and interviews with the last surviving aides and family members of Roosevelt. In the aftermath of the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, the book portrays Roosevelt crafting a comprehensive global approach to defeat Hitler and the Japanese forces, support Winston Churchill and the British citizens, and suppress dissent among his American generals and the War Department. The narrative by Hamilton culminates with the pivotal Operation Torch, the invasion of French Northwest Africa, which was crucial for the eventual outcome of the war. The Mantle of Command provides an intimate and comprehensive examination of a remarkable president during one of the most significant conflicts in history. This compelling assertion is poised to revolutionize our understanding of Franklin Roosevelt's leadership.Christian Science Monitor praises the book as "Masterly," while the Wall Street Journal hails it as a captivating read.