Charlie's superior officer in London, grieving his late wife. He manipulates the D-Day invasion narrative by ordering Charlie to film the first American naval casualty on Omaha Beach, hoping to secure Navy prestige over the Army. After Charlie's apparent death, Jessup intends to exploit the tragedy for political gain, later planning to showcase the surviving Charlie to the Senate.
Military superior whose commands shape the wartime environment Emily navigates.
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