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Wild Bill Donovan: The Spymaster Who Created The Oss And Modern American Espionage
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He Was One Of Americas Most Exciting And Secretive Generalsthe Man Franklin Roosevelt Made His Top Spy In World War Ii. A Mythic Figure Whose Legacy Is Still Intensely Debated, Wild Bill Donovan Was Director Of The Office Of Strategic Services (The Countrys First National Intelligence Agency) And The Father Of Todays Cia. Donovan Introduced The Nation To The Dark Arts Of Covert Warfare On A Scale It Had Never Seen Before. Now, Veteran Journalist Douglas Waller Has Mined Government And Private Archives Throughout The United States And England, Drawn On Thousands Of Pages Of Recently Declassified Documents, And Interviewed Scores Of Donovans Relatives, Friends, And Associates To Produce A Riveting Biography Of One Of The Most Powerful Men In Modern Espionage.William Joseph Donovans Life Was Packed With Personal Drama. The Son Of Poor Irish Catholic Parents, He Married Into Protestant Wealth And Fought Heroically In World War I, Where He Earned The Nickname Wild Bill For His Intense Leadership And The Medal Of Honor For His Heroism. After The War He Made Millions As A Republican Lawyer On Wall Street Until Fdr, A Democrat, Tapped Him To Be His Strategic Intelligence Chief. A Charismatic Leader, Donovan Was Revered By His Secret Agents. Yet At Times He Was Recklessrisking His Life Unnecessarily In War Zones, Engaging In Extramarital Affairs That Became Fodder For His Political Enemiesand He Endured Heartbreaking Tragedy When Family Members Died At Young Ages.Wild Bill Donovan Reads Like An Actionpacked Spy Thriller, With Stories Of Daring Young Men And Women In His Oss Sneaking Behind Enemy Lines For Sabotage, Breaking Into Washington Embassies To Steal Secrets, Plotting To Topple Adolf Hitler, And Suffering Brutal Torture Or Death When They Were Captured By The Gestapo. It Is Also A Tale Of Political Intrigue, Of Infighting At The Highest Levels Of Government, Of Powerful Men Pitted Against One Another. Donovan Fought Enemies At Home As Often As The Axis Abroad. Generals In The Pentagon Plotted Against Him.J. Edgar Hoover Had Fbi Agents Dig Up Dirt On Him. Donovan Stole Secrets From The Soviets Before The Dawn Of The Cold War And Had Intense Battles With Winston Churchill And British Spy Chiefs Over Foreign Turf. Separating Fact From Fiction, Waller Investigates The Successes And The Occasional Spectacular Failures Of Donovans Intelligence Career.It Makes For A Gripping And Revealing Portrait Of This Most Controversial Spymaster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Wild Bill Donovan'? A: 'Wild Bill Donovan' is a biography that explores the life and legacy of William Joseph Donovan, the founder of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and a key figure in American espionage during World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Douglas Waller, a veteran journalist who has extensively researched Donovan's life through archives and interviews.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: 'Wild Bill Donovan' has a total of 480 pages, providing a comprehensive look into Donovan's life and career.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: When was 'Wild Bill Donovan' published? A: The book was published on February 8, 2011.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, 'Wild Bill Donovan' is a standalone biography and does not belong to a series.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers Donovan's role in the OSS, his military career, personal life, political intrigue, and his influence on modern American intelligence.
- Q: What makes this biography unique? A: This biography is unique due to its in-depth research, including access to declassified documents and personal accounts, providing a detailed portrait of Donovan's complex character and legacy.
- Q: Is there any discussion of Donovan's personal life in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses Donovan's personal life, including his family background, marriages, and the challenges he faced, adding depth to his portrayal.
- Q: What genre does 'Wild Bill Donovan' belong to? A: 'Wild Bill Donovan' is categorized under historical biographies, specifically focusing on World War II and espionage.