Publishers weekly an admiring reappraisal of the belligerent fleet commander who carried the day for the american navy during world war ii. His fearlessness in carrier raids against japan, his steely resolve at guadalcanal, and his impulsive blunder at the battle of leyte gulf made him the patton of the pacific and solidified his reputation as a decisive, aggressive fighter prone to impetuous errors of judgment in the heat of battle. Admiral halseys story by william frederick halsey alibris. It is very hard to characterize one part of the battle of leyte gulf as a near fiasco when the final toll is. Nov 19, 2012 william bull halsey 1882 1959 us admiral, important commander in the pacific theater during world war ii, his ships launched doolittles raid on tokyo stay safe and healthy. We have been doing this for 20 years now its called adventure sports, extreme sports, and outdoor sports. Those two happen then germany can hold out for a while long, just long enough for the entente to run out of money and not be able to afford the war. On the day that pearl harbor was attacked, william frederick halsey, jr. Share your thoughts on william bull halsey, admiral, usns quotes with the community. Im reminded of my fathers enthusiasm of admiral bull halsey, he was an inspiration to the troops. The saddle, which was highlined to uss missouri bb63, halsey s flagship, on 25 august 1945, had been made in response to an earlier comment by the admiral s flag secretary, commander harold stassen, that it wont be long before admiral halsey is riding the emperors white horse. At the end of wwii, all the towns and cities across the country were looking for a hero to celebrate americas victory with. A semidocumentary dramatization of five weeks in the life of vice admiral william f.
Fleet admiral halsey was attending a reception in 1946 when a woman broke through the crowd around him, grasped his hand, and cried, i feel as if i were touching the hand of god. He played an important role in the battle of leyte gulf, the largest naval battle of the war. During world war i, he served on two destroyers and won the navy cross. Fleet admiral bull halsey was an important allied naval leader in world war 2. She closed by beseeching halsey to write me a nice letter for my scrap book and i. Wukovits fully justifies bull halsey s place among americas greatest admirals.
Halsey s participation in the great white fleet of teddy roosevelt, his time spent in destroyers and his. Released in the united states as a single on 2 august 1971, it reached number one on the billboard hot 100 on 4 september 1971, making it the first of a string of postbeatles, mccartneypenned singles to top the us pop chart during the 1970s and 1980s. Admiral bull halsey ww2 quote fleet admiral william halsey. The following is a true story told to atcsac jack reese usn retired by his uncle, john reese, a journalist and novelist who wrote 34 books, mostly westerns. Nimitz born in elizabeth, new jersey, halsey graduated. Uncle albertadmiral halsey is a song by paul and linda mccartney from the album ram. Admiral william f halsey, commander of allied naval forces in the south pacific, poses for a photograph with a junior officer who is serving under him. William halsey, the most famous naval officer of world war ii, was known for fearlessness, steely resolve, and impulsive errors. The life and wars of the navys most controversial commander hardcover july 6, 2010 by john wukovits author 4.
Bull halsey, the famed usn admiral of the pacific war. In this balanced biography, historian john wukovits illuminates the life of a man who ultimately deserves recognition as one the great naval commanders in u. Im also reminded that my fathers worst time was a halsey mistake, typhoon cobra. Thomas alexander hughes has produced a wellrounded biography of william bull halsey that moves beyond the view of the admiral s career only as one of bellicose sea command. Should admiral halsey have been courtmartialed after the. Uss halsey was the eighth ship in the leahyclass of guided missile cruisers and the first ship in the navy named after fleet admiral halsey. Admiral bill halsey thomas alexander hughes harvard. Aug 24, 2011 bull halsey and the battleship new jesey duration. Buy admiral halseys story by william frederick halsey online at alibris. Adapted from fleet admiral william federick halsey, jr.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Among other distinctions, halsey was a pioneering advocate of naval air power who earned his wings at age 51 in 1934 and won promotion to rear admiral in 1938. Third fleet during part of the pacific war again japan. Since the world war ii generation of our fathers and mothers is fast fading into the past, it is easy to forget how we came to win a world war and who was responsible for making that happen. With james cagney, dennis weaver, ward costello, vaughn taylor. The officer is lieutenant william f halsey 3rd his son.
Halsey, usn, portrait photograph, dated 6 february. Bull halsey is best known for victories against the japanese in the second world war as fleet commander in the south pacific and his slogan of hit hard, hit fast, hit often. His autobiography admiral halseys story surveys the key events of the war in which he was an active participant, from the immediate aftermath of pearl harbor to battles in the south pacific, and to the final year of the war during which he commanded the u. Halseys first assignment as a commissioned officer was the missouri. This books does an excellent job of explaining the man. This book covers halseys military life and exploits in thorough detail. Named in honor of fleet admiral william frederick bull.
During world war ii, americans showered adulation on douglas macarthur, george s. How to learn about william bull halsey, jr steps wikihow. Halsey, in blue ink on halftitle page of admiral halseys story, a firstedition book written with lt. William halsey was the most famous naval officer of world war ii. A century later, captain eliphalet halsey added to family sea lore when in 1815 he became the first to sail a long island whaler around south americas cape horn into the pacific. Quote of the day todays quote archive would you like us to send you. Admiral halseys story by halsey william f and j bryan iii. Bull 17 quotations of 7 american naval officer who led vigorous campaigns during world war ii, 1882 1959. Admiral halsey celebrates japanese surrender with a special cake aboard uss misso. He successfully commanded the early carrier raids into japanese waters, missed the battle of midway due to illness, then achieved his greatest distinction as commander in the south pacific, beginning with turning.
The definitive biography of americas bestknown naval officer. Much of bull halsey legacy and history was a characature of the man. The life and wars of the navys most controversial commander hardcover 2010 author john wukovits wukovits, john on. The book concluded that captain halsey was brave in his person, courteous to all his prisoners, lived beloved, and died regretted by his own people. Appointed to the naval academy in 1900, he graduated 42nd in his class of 62 in 1904. The life and wars of the navys most controversial commander hardcover 2010 author john wukovits. Navy veterans of the united states of america on facebook watch. Potters evenhanded treatment of why bull halsey exposed macarthurs invasion force in order to do battle with enemy aircraft carriers is an important contribution of this book. Third fleet during a portion of the pacific war against japan. See more ideas about halsey, ww2 uniforms and history. Admiral bull halsey goodreads meet your next favorite book. The commissioning ceremony of uss halsey even included a eulogy by fleet admiral chester w.
Wukovits makes a good case that halsey was the muchneeded warrior for americas darkest hour. Biography admiral william bull halsey tv episode 1994. October 30, 1882august 16, 1959 was an american naval commander who achieved fame for his service during world war ii. Full text of admiral halseys story internet archive.
He was a leading exponent of warfare using carrierbased aircraft and became known for his daring tactics. The life and wars of the navys most controversial commander 9780230602847. He is one of four individuals to have attained the rank of fleet admiral of the united states navy, the others being ernest king, william leahy, and chester w. Due to his bold tactics and quotable wit, halsey continues to be a beloved and debated figure.
As a navy junior, he made the usual round of schools prior to his appointment to the naval academy. If you ever saw the movie charlie varrick, with walter mathau, this was from his book, the looters. Halsey, william, born 30101882 in elisabeth, new jersey. Halseys participation in the great white fleet of teddy roosevelt, his time spent in destroyers and his introduction into aviation late in life all make for great reading in describing the growth of the prewwii halsey as a naval commander. Keep a look out over your shoulder, this blues thing just may mow you down. Quote of the day todays quote archive would you like us to send you a free inspiring quote delivered to your inbox daily. William bull halsey 1882 1959 us admiral, important. His autobiography admiral halsey s story surveys the key events of the war in which he was an active participant, from the immediate aftermath of pearl harbor to battles in the south pacific, and to the final year of the war during which he commanded the u. Battle stations p 51 mustang plane documentary duration. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Third fleet, by the reno, nevada, chamber of commerce in 1945. Bull halsey was a navy brat and a latecomer to naval aviation, although distinguished as a destroyer officer before the war.
Bull halsey has long been overdue, among historical military biographies and this book fills that void. Born on october 30, 1883, in elizabeth, new jersey, the son of captain william f. The most halsey families were found in the usa in 1880. United states navy, deceased, produced by the navy office of information, biographies branch, dated 6 september 1963, halsey, william frederick, jr. New york had the highest population of halsey families in 1840.
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He was, among other things, the commander of the u. In 1840 there were 159 halsey families living in new york. Nimitz, usn, on fleet admiral halsey s illustrious career. During the attack on pearl harbor vice admiral halsey was at sea in his flagship, uss enterprise. May 17, 2016 william halsey was the most famous naval officer of world war ii. This was about 59% of all the recorded halseys in the usa. Navy, bull was given his appointment to the naval academy by. Potter presents us here with a biography of william f. Halsey, entitled the fighting sailor not to be confused with a real book of the. When launching a product called an energy drink and named red bull, a product that stimulates body and mind, it is a short step to the roots where red bull came from. The saddle, which was highlined to uss missouri bb63, halseys flagship, on 25 august 1945, had been made in response to an earlier comment by the admirals flag secretary, commander harold stassen, that it wont be long before admiral halsey is riding the emperors white horse.
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