The American President, characterized as an "amateur strategist" and professional politician who balanced military needs with the expectations of the American public.
A of a specific summit conference (e.g., Yalta or Casablanca).
The core of the book details the friction between the British and American approaches to the war: Masters and Commanders: How Four Titans Won the...
Roberts identifies two political "Masters" and two military "Commanders" who stood at the center of the Anglo-American alliance:
A of the British vs. American military philosophies. American military philosophies
Roberts argues that the Western Allies' democratic, collegial approach to decision-making—despite the constant bickering—was ultimately more effective than the totalitarian model used by Hitler.
The energetic and stubborn British Prime Minister, described as a "genius" who was often harebrained and emotional but never overruled his military chiefs. The narrative traces the shift in power within
The narrative traces the shift in power within the alliance as American industrial might grew, eventually allowing the U.S. to insist on its preferred strategy after 1943. Author and Reviews
