Wild Bill Donovan

"Wild Bill" Donovan was an "extraordinary figure" (The New York Times Book Review): a daring, controversial spymaster who founded the OSS, shaped modern American intelligence, and is considered the father of the CIA. Douglas Waller's deeply researched biography separates fact from fiction, revealing Donovan as both a "bold innovator and imprudent rule bender." Drawing on declassified documents and extensive interviews, Waller illuminates the action-packed world of WWII covert warfare, from OSS agents behind enemy lines to high-stakes political intrigue, painting a gripping portrait of one of America's most powerful and debated intelligence chiefs.

Archival Categorization Notes

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