His Father's Son
by Tim Brady
"The Life of General Ted Roosevelt, Jr."
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His Father's Son by Tim Brady
Details
War:
World War II
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Page Count:
370
Published Date:
2017
ISBN13:
9781101988152
Summary
This biography chronicles the life of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., eldest son of President Theodore Roosevelt. Tim Brady examines how Ted Jr. struggled to emerge from his famous father's shadow while forging his own distinguished military career. The book follows his service in both World Wars, culminating in his heroic leadership during the D-Day invasion at Utah Beach, for which he received the Medal of Honor. Brady explores the complex father-son relationship and Ted Jr.'s determination to prove himself worthy of the Roosevelt name while battling expectations and his own insecurities.
