1941: Fighting the Shadow War

In Fighting the Shadow War: A Divided America in a World at War, historian Marc Wortman uncovers America's covert activities in World War II leading up to Pearl Harbor. He delves into President Franklin D. Roosevelt's strategic efforts to assist Britain while navigating a landscape of isolationism and anti-Semitism, using methods like Lend-Lease and espionage. Through the perspectives of both influential leaders and everyday citizens, the narrative reveals the complex events of 1941 that ultimately shaped the nation's path to war.