Captain McCrea's War

Captain McCrea's War offers a firsthand account of World War II from the unique perspective of Vice Admiral John L. McCrea, who served both as a naval aide to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and as commander of the USS Iowa. The memoir details his experiences working with world leaders, setting up key wartime communication rooms, and commanding naval forces across the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. Filled with remarkable stories from his dual roles, the book provides an insider's view of pivotal moments in the war.