The youngest, william frederick halsey, became the admiral s father. Upon elevation to flag rank he commanded carrier divisions in the atlantic and pacific. Potter, i believe that potters book is the best account. He commanded the south pacific area during the early stages of the pacific war against japan. The life and wars of the navys most controversial commander hardcover 2010 author john wukovits. Much has been written, here and in other books, about halseys actions off leyte when he rushed his fleet north to engage the bait japanese carriers while leaving american transports to be guarded by only escort carriers and. The definitive biography of americas bestknown naval officer. Halsey s life was dramatically altered with the japanese attack on pearl harbor, as through the next four years, he rose from relative obscurity to. If you want to pull aside the largerthanlife aura that has built up around this warrior and get a balanced look at the man underneath then give this book a try, the story is.
The youngest, william frederick halsey, became the admirals father. Admiral bill halsey thomas alexander hughes harvard. The life and wars of the navys most controversial commander ebook. I am not sure of her fathers first name thoughhopefully i may have it in my sons baby book. Bull halsey by warfare history network the storm did not dampen halsey s aggressive spirit. The life and wars of the navys most controversial commander by john wukovits 2010, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. To list the major campaigns admiral halsey helped lead is to glimpse the entirety of the struggle against japan during the pacific war. Signed by karsh in ottawa, and boldly signed and inscribed by halsey to george dunlop sr. 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 japan. His reputation as a noholdsbarred fighter and his toughguy 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. He led or participated significantly in the navys first offensive strikes of the war against the marshall islands and wake island, the guadalcanal. He is most renowned for his work in the pacific theater during world war ii, with distinguished service from gaudalcanal to okinawa. World war ii admiral halsey as he appears at the national portrait gallery in washington, d.
In response, halsey sought vindication through his memoirs, serialized in the saturday evening post before book publication. In the final days of 1944, admiral william bull halsey is the pacific theaters most. In the final days of 1944, admiral william bull halsey is the pacific theaters most popular and colorful naval hero. Admiral halsey as he appears at the national portrait gallery in washington, d. Naval academy and former naval officer who served in the pacific during world war ii, is the author of several books, including nimitz, admiral arleigh burke, and sea power. The life and wars of the navys most controversial commander hardcover 2010 author john wukovits wukovits, john on. Applauded by the public and revered by the men who served under him, adm. 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. Admiral bull halsey ebook by john wukovits 9780230109599. For a unbiased account of this famous naval officer i recommend books written by john wukovits or e. Fleet admiral halsey was attending a reception in 1946 when a woman broke through the crowd around him, grasped his hand, and cried, i feel as if i were touching the hand of god. List of books and articles about william halsey online research. Typhoon cobra, also known as the typhoon of 1944 or halsey s typhoon named after admiral william bull halsey, was the united states navy designation for a powerful tropical cyclone that struck the united states pacific fleet in december 1944, during world war ii.
Full text of admiral halseys story see other formats. Bull halsey ranks with generals macarthur and patton as one of the most charismatic and forceful american military. Turkey trots to water gg from cincpac action com third fleet info cominch ctf seventyseven x where is rpt where is task force thirty four rr the world wondersthis electrifying message from admiral chester nimitz reached admiral bull halsey as a japanese battleship force was wreaking. This volume does a sound job in laying out his career in the pacific. An admiring reappraisal of the belligerent fleet commander who carried the day for the american navy during world war ii. He married the daughter of the president of columbia college, eliza gracie king, and they had either six or seven children depending upon which person or record you believe. Bull halsey, the famed usn admiral of the pacific war. On the day that pearl harbor was attacked, william frederick halsey, jr. Biography fleet admiral william frederick halsey, jr. Admiral halseys story is this admirals record of his actions through the course of his remarkable career in the us navy. This is the first comprehensive biography of admiral william f. Due to his bold tactics and quotable wit, halsey continues to be a beloved and debated figure. His reputation as a noholdsbarred fighter and his toughguy expression earned him the nickname bull, yet he was also known for showing. William halsey, the most famous naval officer of world war ii, was known for fearlessness, steely.
Halsey, entitled the fighting sailor not to be confused with a real book of the. All of those things were part of bull halseys cultural inheritance when he entered the naval academy in 1904. Halsey s participation in the great white fleet of teddy roosevelt, his time spent in destroyers and his. Bruces making meaning audio is just as important as video cafeinomania. A naval history, which he wrote with admiral nimitz. This book covers halsey s military life and exploits in thorough detail. May 11, 20 applauded by the public and revered by the men who served under him, adm. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. His autobiography admiral halsey s story surveys the key events of the war in which he was an active participant, from the immediate aftermath of pearl harbor to battles in the south pacific, and to the final year of the war during which he commanded the u. Naval historian samuel eliot morison lavished praise on japanese vice admiral jisaburo ozawa in his 1958 account of the battle of leyte gulf for luring away halseys fleet, but the authors criticism of the third fleet commanders actions infuriated halsey. Admiral halsey s story is this admiral s record of his actions through the course of his remarkable career in the us navy. He was a leading exponent of warfare using carrierbased aircraft and became known for his daring tactics. The life and wars of the navys most controversial commander 1 by wukovits, john isbn.
Read admiral bull halsey the life and wars of the navys most controversial commander by john wukovits available from rakuten kobo. She had a sister, dorothy halsey, and a brother, robert halsey. The portrait of the forgotten admiral, leahy, is worth the whole book. Halsey stamped a mighty imprint on the pacific during world war ii. Fleet admiral bull halsey was an important allied naval leader in world war 2. This work, overall, is a good biography of admiral william bull halsey. Halsey 18821959 proved an indifferent student at the naval academy, but was full of life and ready for action. Admiral bill halsey audiobook by thomas alexander hughes. Admiral bull halsey by john wukovits overdrive rakuten. The life and wars of the navys most controversial commander hardcover july 6, 2010. The life and wars of the navys most controversial commander.
Seven decades of debate naval history magazine october. Halseys paternal grandfather, charles henry halsey, was both a lawyer and an episcopal minister. Drury and clavins book could not be better timed, given the renewed. Next, the book discusses his life as commander of the south pacific area. 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. Typhoon cobra, also known as the typhoon of 1944 or halseys typhoon named after admiral william bull halsey, was the united states navy designation for a powerful tropical cyclone that struck the united states pacific fleet in december 1944, during world war ii. Admiral bull halsey the life and wars of the navys most controversial commander book. The life and wars of the navys most controversial commander hardcover jul 6 2010. Halsey was one of the leading american personalities of world war ii. Descended from a line of peripatetic buccaneers and sea captains, william f. I have heard that it is a possibility that i am somehow related to the famous admiral halsey. Full text of admiral halseys story internet archive. As a navy junior, he made the usual round of schools prior to his appointment to the naval academy. Halsey, the bestknown american naval hero of world war ii.
If you want to pull aside the largerthanlife aura that has built up around this warrior and get a balanced look at the man underneath then give this book a try, the story is an honest overview and the narrator does a good job. Halsey was a captain for eleven years, from 1927 to 1938not unusual during the dolorous depression years. In the final days of 1944, admiral william bull halsey is the pacific theaters most popular and. Drawing on unpublished memoirs, oral histories, and interviews with relatives and military colleagues, potter has constructed a scholarly and highly readable account of the life of this colorful, bold, controversial leader. Admiral halseys story by halsey william f and j bryan iii. There are several books that will provide a more honest image of admiral halsey.
William halsey, the most famous naval officer of world war ii, was known for fearlessness, steely resolve, and impulsive errors. But she had told me before she passed away that she was the neice of admiral bull halsey. This is a wellwritten summary of fleet admiral bill halsey s life and many of his achievements. Since the world war ii generation of our fathers and mothers is fast fading into the past, it is easy to forget how we came to win a world war and who was responsible for making that happen. 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. The storm did not dampen halseys aggressive spirit. Potter presents us here with a biography of william f. Halsey s paternal grandfather, charles henry halsey, was both a lawyer and an episcopal minister.
Bull halsey earned a legendary reputation for daring and boldness as commander of the u. Halsey s typhoon is the story of world war iis most unexpected disaster at sea. The life and wars of the navys most controversial commander 9780230602847. His autobiography admiral halseys story surveys the key events of the war in which he was an active participant, from the immediate aftermath of pearl harbor to battles in the south pacific, and to the final year of the war during which he commanded the u. Jul 06, 2010 the definitive biography of americas bestknown naval officer, who commanded the legendary fast carrier force during wwii. Halsey s life was dramatically altered with the japanese attack on pearl harbor, as through the next four years, he rose from relative. President mckinley gave him an appointment in 1900. Halseys superior in hawaii was his naval academy classmate adm. Admiral william bull halsey was an american naval commander during world war ii. This is a wellwritten summary of fleet admiral bill halseys life and many of his achievements. The definitive biography of americas bestknown naval officer, who commanded the legendary fast carrier force during wwii. Halsey 18821959 proved an indifferent student at the naval academy, but was full of. My father is jon halsey, my grandfather is the late jonathan halsey, a scout master for boy scout troop 770 for thirty five years of irving texas in which my father was a member. Original silver gelatin photograph in attractive frame with acidfree mat and tru vue glass.
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