The Second Most Powerful Man in the World
by Phillips Payson O'Brien
"The Life of Admiral William D. Leahy, Roosevelt's Chief of Staff"
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The Second Most Powerful Man in the World by Phillips Payson O'Brien
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Commanders
Military Unit:
US Navy
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Page Count:
546
Published Date:
2020
ISBN13:
9780399584824
Summary
This biography examines Admiral William D. Leahy, who served as Chief of Staff to President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II. Phillips Payson O'Brien explores how Leahy became one of the most influential figures in American wartime leadership, coordinating military strategy and serving as Roosevelt's principal military advisor. The book details Leahy's crucial role in shaping Allied strategy, his relationships with key military and political leaders, and his significant but often overlooked impact on the conduct of the war. O'Brien reveals how this naval officer wielded extraordinary power at the highest levels of government.
