The New Dealers' war

By Thomas J. Fleming

Subjects: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945, Segunda guerra mundial (1939-1945), Mythevorming, Presidents, Historical, Binnenlandse conflicten, United States, E807 .f54 2001, HISTORY, Politique et gouvernement, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY, Military leadership, Relações internacionais, World War, 1939-1945, Presidents--united states--biography, Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945, Politics and government, Biography, Roosevelt, franklin d. (franklin delano) , 1882-1945, World war, 1939-1945--united states, Diplomatic relations, New Deal, Política e governo, Command of troops, World war, 1939-1945, Relations extérieures, Foreign relations, Military leadershiproosevelt, franklin d. (franklin delano) , 1882-1945, Weltkrieg, 973.917/092, Tweede Wereldoorlog

Description: "Solidly challenging the idea that World War II was a "good war," The New Dealers' War offers a drastically new look at the conflict that has dominated the history of the twentieth century. For many Americans, Franklin Delano Roosevelt's role in leading the United States throughout most of World War II has made him one of America's most venerated presidents. Biographers have all but lionized FDR for his war leadership, a tendency that has been reinforced lately as Americans celebrate the riches of memory by saluting the generation that won that titanic global conflict with blockbuster movies and best-selling books. But, as Thomas Fleming reminds us, memory is not history, and in The New Dealers' War, he reveals an entirely different Roosevelt from the one that most people like to remember.". "Unquestionably, The New Dealers' War is one of those rare books that will force readers to rethink what they think they know about one of the most pivotal events in the American past. It will surely spark debate about FDR's role in shaping the course of history in the twentieth century."--BOOK JACKET.