A history of World War II's "Atlantic Alliance" draws on archival research to share insights into how its unprecedented level of cooperation led to victory in spite of considerable tensions and controversies.

Family legacy -- The Great War -- Tanks in Washington -- Special observers -- Combining the chiefs -- Cats and bulldogs -- Growing pains -- Sicilian feud -- Stomach ache -- Hauling on the rope -- Over there, over there -- The Great Crusade -- SHAEF at war -- Supreme Commander -- Born on the battlefield.