Admiral "Bull" Halsey: The Life and Wars of the Navy's Most Controversial Commander

Admiral "Bull" Halsey: The Life and Wars of the Navy's Most Controversial Commander by Wukovits, John. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780230602847.

The definitive biography of Americas best-known naval officer, who commanded the legendary fast carrier force during WWII. From the tragic aftermath of Pearl Harbor, when he fashioned Americas first response to the attack, to the wars final day in Tokyo Bay when he witnessed Japans surrender, Admiral William F. Halsey stamped a mighty imprint on the Pacific during World War II. He led or participated significantly in the Navys first offensive strikes against the Marshall Islands and Wake Island, the Guadalcanal campaign, and the offensive toward Japan. As a commander, he never shied from engaging the enemy, but boldly entered into battle, ready for a fight. As a consequence, Halsey became the face of the Navy and its most attractive public relations phenomenon. Due to his bold tactics and quotable wit, Halsey continues to be a beloved and debated figure. In this balanced biography, historian John Wukovits illuminates the life of a man who ultimately deserves recognition as one the great naval commanders in U.S. history. Europe had Patton; the Pacific had Admiral William "the Bull" Halsey.