Another Outstanding Book by this Author

Loved the information and pace of the book and its terrific narrator. It provided great personal insights into these men who were absolutely perfect for the roles Fate assigned them. I became very interested in learning more about George Marshall, a man sadly forgotten about over time.

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Terrific listen

I do not hand out 5 stars to every book. In order for a book to be a 5 star you must be
teleported to where the story is being told and you become engrossed in what is happening
around you. You must live the story rather then just witness it. This is why Ameridan
Warlords gets 5 stars from me.

This book is the telling of WW2 from the perspective of the major policy players. Roosevelt Marshal, King, Stimson, Ickies and others. As Hitler takes power in 1933, Roosevelt knows
that a distant storm is coming Wrapped in the throws of the depression, Roosevelt has the vision to jump start the American manufacturing war machine to keep Great Briton afloat.

This book is a must read for the WW2 history buff. Where the book loses one star in performance is the mispronunciation of key names and cities. Missing from this book is any discussion of Harry Hopkins, one of Roosevelt's closest advisers I wonder at this omission

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Spectacular!

As a 75 year old with an intense interest in WWII, this book was s terrific rendering of how our nations leaders formulated and executed our countries war strategy. It clearly laid out the roles of political and military leaders in place for 5 long years. It's a not to miss audio book.

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Best WW2 non-fiction I've listened to

Combination of great writing and a great performance made this difficult to put down and by the time I'd finished 20 hours I still wanted more. Fascinating insights from a perspective I've read little about, this book certainly brings the characters to life. Will definitely buy more from this author & performer.

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WWII From a different angle

I have read 20+ books on WWII but I haven't read anything as comprehensive from the American high command. I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot

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Terrific

Absolutely wonderful book which reads like you were there with the decision makers every day. What a terrific bunch of human beings focused on winning the war and doing the best they could for their country, Despite their first differences in political opinion and personality. Many anecdotes in here I had never heard before.

Must read/listen

Just a wonderful and interesting book. Let’s you know just how great a man was George C Marshall…

Excellent and colorful

Overall this is an entertaining narrative of the American military high command in World War II. Easy to listen to and captivating.

Inferior Qua!ity

While I greatly enjoyed the perspective of the author and his clear writing, the sound quality was poor in many places.

Excellent, excellent read (listen)

I have read bios of all the main characters in this book but to have them all interacting was really very interesting. I was pleased also that the author was often critical of FDR, a welcome change from the usual slavish adulation put upon this mere mortal. Anyway, for historian or dabbler this book is an absolute must.