Sea Wolf: The Daring Exploits of Navy Legend John D. Bulkeley

by William B. Breuer

Traces the life and career of Admiral Bulkeley, and describes his role in World War II and as commander of the Naval base at Guantanamo Bay; Cuba

352 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1989

About the author

William B. Breuer landed with the first assault waves in Normandy on D-Day (June 6, 1944), then fought across Europe. Later, he founded a daily newspaper on a string in Rolla, Missouri, and after that, a highly successful public relations firm in St. Louis, Missouri. He had been writing books full time since 1982

Reviews

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great biography of one of the more fascinating US Naval Officers of the 20th Century. Vice Admiral John D. Bulkely had a very storied career, and this book does not disappoint in telling all the tales. From a daring (self-motivated) attempt at international espionage as a young officer, through a detailed telling of his well-known PT Boat exploits in WWII and his not as well known but still famous time as Commander of the Guantanamo Naval Station in the early 1960s, to his many contributions to the Sailor as the longest serving President of the INSURV Board, this book has it all. I'll be the first to admit that the book is rather long on prose and pageantry, yet short on the analysis and critique which seems more like VADM Bulkely's style. But as a means of conveying the spirit and motivation of the Sea Wolf it does a great job. Highly recommended if you want to understand what leadership really looked like in the "old school" of the Navy, about which we hear so much but rarely appreciate the actual meaning of.

[Whalente · Rating 4 out of 5]

great read about VADM Bulkeley’s life and exploits in WWII and beyond!

[Fred · Rating 5 out of 5]

The real PT rescue of General macArthur from Corregidor, phillipines in 1942. Movie based on him was "they were expendable." John D. Bulkeley was outspoken on security and was the InSuro inspector. Also known as "the wild man of the Phillipines." Inspected ships extremely well and really cared about readiness. Even to making sure ships were protected from EMI (electromagnetic interference).

He stood for what he believed in and truly inspected with a vengeance and great desire to do the best.