“A thorough, balanced, and readable biography of a great but flawed man. Halsey was a hero of the Second World War, and despite some blunders, he deserves this rich and exciting tribute.” —Evan Thomas, author of Sea of Thunder

“Halsey--one of only four naval officers ever promoted to the five-star rank of fleet admiral--was an aggressive war-fighter with a combative personality, attributes that brought him fame in his lifetime and un-warranted derision in more recent times. Well, it's time to set the record straight, as Wukovits does with admirable candor.” —Brayton Harris, author of Age of the Battleship and The Navy Times Book of Submarines

“The author argues persuasively that these errors are not the sum of Halsey's career, however, and that his strategic and tactical judgments were more often sound than not. With his aggressiveness and charisma added in, he emerges as one of the great sea warriors in American history.” —Booklist

“Popular military historian Wukovits economically and convincingly refurbishes a WWII hero inappropriately grown unfashionable... Wukovits fully justifies "Bull" Halsey's place among America's greatest admirals.” —Publishers Weekly

“An admiring reappraisal of the belligerent fleet commander who carried the day for the American Navy during World War II. [Wukovits] makes a good case that Halsey was the much-needed warrior for America's darkest hour. A solid biography of a significant American military leader.” —Kirkus