Wedemeyer's legacy as the main planner of the D-Day invasion is almost completely forgotten today, eclipsed by politics and the capriciousness of human nature. McLaughlin provides an intimate look at a visionary thinker who helped guide the Allies to victory in their greatest challenge, but whose vision of the post-war world was unfortunately not heeded.

Beginnings -- The education of a strategist -- Writing the Victory Program -- Undermining the Victory Program -- Western influence on China -- Stilwell's War -- Eased out to Asia -- China Commander -- General Marshall's failed mission in China -- Wedemeyer's 1947 mission to China -- The role of the Russian bear -- How the Communists took China -- Wedemeyer in retirement -- Conclusion.