1944
by Jay Winik
"FDR and the Year That Changed History"
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1944 by Jay Winik
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Commanders
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Page Count:
656
Published Date:
2015
ISBN13:
9781439136478
Summary
Jay Winik's "1944: FDR and the Year That Changed History" examines the pivotal year of 1944 through the lens of Franklin D. Roosevelt's leadership. The book explores how FDR navigated crucial wartime decisions including D-Day, the Holocaust, and planning for the postwar world, all while managing his declining health and seeking reelection. Winik argues that 1944 was a transformative year when Roosevelt's choices shaped the outcome of World War II and established the framework for modern global politics. The narrative combines military history with intimate portraits of FDR's personal struggles and diplomatic challenges.
