An Army at Dawn

Roosevelt's decision to invade North Africa rather than attack Germany through Berlin was met with significant criticism from his military advisors. In hindsight, what were the pros and cons of this decision? Why was it considered so controversial at the time?

In what ways did the temperament of various commanders, Allied and Axis alike, alter the course of the war? Which leaders possessed temperaments that were conducive to the battlefield? Which did not?

As much as strategy, tactics, and morale, Atkinson argues that strong logistics are a crucial component of any military offensive. Why is that? What events in the book support Atkinson's view?